Tamara
t(a)-ma-ra
US Popularity:3186
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Date palm, date; Brushwood; Water
Tamara is a feminine Arabic name meaning “date palm” or “date.” Derived from the Biblical name Tamar meaning “date” or “palm tree,” this sweet moniker is symbolic of the beauty and fruitfulness associated with this tree. To continue this connection to nature, Tamara can also have Spanish roots, meaning "brushwood," and Sanskrit roots, meaning "water." Tamara offers many wonderful variations, including Tamrah, Tama, and Tammy, offering an abundance of choices for naming your little one.
Tamara Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Tamara is currently #642 on The Bump
Girl:Tamara is currently #272 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Tamara is currently #3186 in U.S. births
Girl:Tamara is currently #1164 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3186
in 2022
+ 252
from 2021
Sources
Ancestry, Tamara Family History
Behind the Name, Tamara, January 2022
Abarim Publications, Tamar meaning
DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary, Tamara, Tāmara, Ṭamarā: 11 definitions
Online Etymology Dictionary, tamarisk (n.), September 2017
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