Girl · #12,120 in 2026

Tomiris

Tomyris also called Thomyris, Tomris, or Tomiride, was a queen of the Massagetae who ruled during the 6th century BC. Tomyris is known only from the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, according to whom she led her armies to defend against an attack by Cyrus the Great of the Achaemenid Empire, and defeated and killed him in 530 BC.

  • Kazakh
  • Tajik
Current Rank
#12,120
Peak Rank
#12,120 (2024)
Total Babies
23
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2018
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#12120
Peak Rank
23
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tomiris

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Tomyris also called Thomyris, Tomris, or Tomiride, was a queen of the Massagetae who ruled during the 6th century BC. Tomyris is known only from the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, according to whom she led her armies to defend against an attack by Cyrus the Great of the Achaemenid Empire, and defeated and killed him in 530 BC.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Kazakh
  • Tajik
Origin & history
Tomyris was the widow of the king of the Massagetae, whom she succeeded as the queen of the tribe after he died.

The Story of Tomiris

Tomiris first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2018, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 7 Tomiriss were born — ranking #12,120 that year. As of 2026, Tomiris ranks #12,120 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Tomiriss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Where is Tomiris most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • KZ
    97%
  • Spain
    1%
  • Turkey
    1%
  • Italy
    1%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Tomiris

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tomiris is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tomiris

What does the name Tomiris mean?
Tomyris also called Thomyris, Tomris, or Tomiride, was a queen of the Massagetae who ruled during the 6th century BC. Tomyris is known only from the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, according to whom she led her armies to defend against an attack by Cyrus the Great of the Achaemenid Empire, and defeated and killed him in 530 BC.
What is the origin of the name Tomiris?
Tomiris has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Kazakh, Tajik.
How popular is Tomiris in 2026?
In 2026, Tomiris ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Tomiris most popular?
Tomiris reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #12,120 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Tomiris a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Tomiris is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Tomiris?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tomiris include Future, Jenora, Farley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Tomiris

Tomiris is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 23 births in the dataset. Tomiris's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #12,120. Use the chart and map above to compare Tomiris's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.