Imari vs Tomi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imari

Boy #4,001 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Imari, city of fine porcelain"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,001
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima, Mari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Tomi

Girl #5,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich, wealthy, prosperous"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Finnish Japanese Hungarian English Nigerian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,756
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tom, Tomi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Imari Rank #4,001
Tomi Rank #5,756

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 vs #5756 for Tomi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imari ___

  • Imari James
  • Imari Cole
  • Imari Kai
  • Imari Reed
  • Imari Blue

Tomi ___

  • Tomi Lee
  • Tomi Jade
  • Tomi Grace
  • Tomi Rae
  • Tomi Lynn
  • Tomi Blair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imari

Amari Omari Emery Kira Zara

If you choose Tomi

Yuki Hana Riku Kenji Suki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imari or Tomi more popular?

Imari is more popular, ranked #4001 compared to Tomi at #5756 in the United States.

What do Imari and Tomi mean?

Imari means "from Imari, city of fine porcelain" (Japanese origin). Tomi means "rich, wealthy, prosperous" (Japanese origin).

Are Imari and Tomi boy or girl names?

Imari is primarily a boy name. Tomi is primarily a girl name.

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