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)
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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