Tamara: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means palm tree, tall and graceful against the skyline.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #1823
- Peak
- #64 in 1974
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 Tamara Means
Tamara is a girl name of Hebrew origin. Means palm tree, tall and graceful against the skyline.
How Popular Tamara Is
Tamara currently ranks #1823 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #64 in 1974. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Tamara
- Tamara broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #64 in 1974.
- Tamara is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Tamara has been a top 100 name across 144+ years of American history.
- Tamara is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
Names Like Tamara
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Tamara
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Tamara.
Questions About Tamara
What does Tamara mean?
Tamara is a girl name of Hebrew origin. Means palm tree, tall and graceful against the skyline.
How popular is Tamara?
Tamara currently ranks #1823 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #64 in 1974. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Tamara come from?
Tamara comes from Hebrew roots. Tamara broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #64 in 1974.
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