Mother of Waters or snow-covered mountain
Derived from the Lushootseed word 'təqʷúbəʔ', 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.
About 6 boys were named Tacoma in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The AI system and titular setting of the game · Tacoma (Video Game)
