Tamara
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Tamara is a Hebrew name meaning “date palm”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.99% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Tamara
Tamara is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word tamar, which denotes a date palm tree. In the Bible, the name appears in the Book of Genesis, representing a figure associated with the lineage of Judah. Historically, the name was popularized through the influence of the Georgian queen Tamar the Great, who led the Kingdom of Georgia during its golden age. It became a well-established feminine name in various cultures after the Renaissance, particularly within Eastern Orthodox traditions.
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Gender Usage of the Name Tamara
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Tamara is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Tamara
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Tamara is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 13K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.2K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 6.0K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 13K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Tamara ranked #1,296 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,547 in 2024 — an improvement of 251 places. Tamara is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #66, achieved in 1975 and 1977. Its lowest recorded position was #1,560 in 2022. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -699 places (from #597 to #1,296).
Name StyleMethodology
Tamara is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 78% of available years and remains active today, averaging 456 births per year after a historical peak in 1971.Characteristics of the Name Tamara
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- T — Girl Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Tamara presents a three-syllablemiddle-stressed cadence, lending it a graceful and flowing articulation. The name is linked to Queen Tamar of Georgia, which provides an Elegant & Timeless association rooted in historical royalty. This regal connection, paired with its melodic phonetic structure, creates a refined and Elegant & Timeless quality.
Middle Names For Tamara
Middle names used with TamaraMethodology
Tamara is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Tamara Lynn · Tamara Ann · Tamara Nicole · Tamara Marie · Tamara MichelleView all 1,337 girl middle names.
- Total 1,783 middle names used with Tamara
- 99 boy middle names used with Tamara
- 285 unisex middle names used with Tamara
Middle name suggestions for TamaraMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Tamara is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Tamara Moore · Tamara Mills · Tamara Marsh · Tamara Marks · Tamara Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Tamara
Sound Like Tamara Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Tamera · Tamra · Tamar · View all 53 names
Spelled Like Tamara Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Tamala
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Teresa · Theresa · Tiffany · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Tamara Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Tamara”
Dictionary Meaning of "Tamara"Methodology
A female given name from Hebrew, regularly used in English since the mid-twentieth century
Translations
The name Tamara has 13 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as female given name, etc..
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How to Spell Tamara in ASL
- T
- a
- m
- a
- r
- a
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