Tomoya is a Japanese given name that is predominantly used for males, though it can also be used for females. It is composed of two kanji characters: 'tomo' (友) meaning friend, and 'ya' (屋) which indicates a house or dwelling. Thus, the name Tomoya literally translates to "friend's house" in English. This name has gained popularity due to its use by characters in various forms of media, including anime and manga series.
"The name Tomoya has seen varying popularity over the years, with peaks in 1992 and 1998, and a recent resurgence in the last decade."