GirlHebrew origin

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)

1917: #453219171930: #303119301940: #51619401950: #40719501960: #12419601970: #7919701980: #10819801990: #20919902000: #41720002005: #63920052010: #108020102015: #131420152020: #18232020#1#4532

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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