Mother of Waters or snow-covered mountain
Derived from the Lushootseed word 'tΙqΚ·ΓΊbΙΚ', it was the indigenous name for Mount Rainier. It is often interpreted as 'the mountain that is God' or 'mother of waters' in various Salishan dialects. As a given name, it represents a connection to the Pacific Northwest landscape and natural grandeur.
Less common today
Tacoma isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,924 in 2002.
The AI system and titular setting of the game Β· Tacoma (Video Game)
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
