What does the name Tomoya mean?

Tomoya is a boy name of Japanese origin: meaning depends on the kanji chosen, sometimes 'friend' or 'wise'.

When was the name Tomoya most popular?

Tomoya has stayed rare in US Social Security records since 1890, with no peak decade to name.

What are names similar to Tomoya?

Names similar to Tomoya in origin and style include Tatsuya, Tetsuya, Takeshi, Takumi, Takuya.

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Tomoya

boy name

Origin

Japanese

Syllables

Peak era

Rare

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

meaning depends on the kanji chosen, sometimes 'friend' or 'wise'

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Tomoya has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

Names that fit alongside Tomoya

Tatsuya Tetsuya Takeshi Takumi Takuya Akira

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