GirlHebrew origin

Tamar: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means date palm, a symbol of grace and resilience in ancient tradition.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Current rank
#2796
Peak
#1014 in 1977

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1915: #487819151940: #496219401950: #252219501960: #157819601970: #132819701980: #134919801990: #175319902000: #175520002005: #213620052010: #272220102015: #224920152020: #27962020#1#4962

What Tamar Means

Tamar is a girl name of Hebrew origin. Means date palm, a symbol of grace and resilience in ancient tradition.

How Popular Tamar Is

Tamar currently ranks #2796 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1014 in 1977. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Tamar

  • Tamar is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Tamar is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
  • Part of the beloved nature-name trend.

Names Like Tamar

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Tamar

Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Tamar.

Questions About Tamar

What does Tamar mean?

Tamar is a girl name of Hebrew origin. Means date palm, a symbol of grace and resilience in ancient tradition.

How popular is Tamar?

Tamar currently ranks #2796 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1014 in 1977. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Tamar come from?

Tamar comes from Hebrew roots. Tamar is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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