The name Cloma is of Latin origin and means "enclosed garden" or "cloistered". It is derived from the Latin word "clausum", which translates to "enclosed" or "shut in". The name has a historical significance, as it was often used in medieval times to refer to a cloister or an enclosed religious community. In some cases, it may also have been used as a short form of the name Claudia, which is also of Latin origin and means "lame" or "limping". However, Cloma is not as commonly known as Claudia and has largely fallen out of use over time. Despite its historical significance, there are no notable figures or events associated with the name Cloma, making it a relatively obscure choice for a baby's name today.
The statistics regarding the first name Cloma in the United States show a fluctuating trend over several decades, with periods of higher and lower usage.
From 1911 to 1920, there were at least five births each year, reaching a peak of twelve births both in 1920 and 1921. However, this high popularity was short-lived as the number of births dropped significantly thereafter, with only six births recorded annually from 1923 to 1924.
The usage of Cloma as a baby name rebounded slightly between 1926 and 1930, ranging from five to nine births per year. However, it dipped again during the early to mid-1930s, with seven births recorded annually from 1931 to 1935.
There was another brief uptick in the usage of Cloma as a baby name between 1936 and 1942, with five to nine births each year. However, this trend reversed once more in the late 1940s, with only six births recorded in both 1948.
Overall, based on the available data, Cloma was used as a baby name in at least 194 births in the United States between 1911 and 1948. This figure represents the total number of babies named Cloma during this period.