Tamara Girl
Origin(s)
Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning
Hebrew: palm tree; Arabic: elevated place
Historical & Cultural Background
Tamara is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'palm tree', which is often associated with beauty and resilience. In Arabic, it signifies an 'elevated place' or 'high location'. The name has been used in various cultures and has seen popularity in different regions, particularly in the 20th century. It has also been adopted in various forms across different languages.
Trend Summary
Tamara experienced peak popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tammy
- Tami
International Variants
- Tamara (Spanish)
- Tamara (Russian)
- Tamara (Italian)
Famous people named Tamara
Tamara de Lempicka was a Polish painter known for her Art Deco style.
Tamara Mellon is a British-American businesswoman and co-founder of the luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo.
Tamara Ecclestone is a British television personality and socialite.
Tamara Tunie is an American actress and producer, recognized for her role in the television series 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.'.
Fictional characters named Tamara
Tamara is a character in the video game series 'The Legend of Zelda', known for her role in 'Majora's Mask'.
Tamara is a character in the novel 'The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest' by Stieg Larsson, serving as a key figure in the story.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tamara was first seen in the United States in 1917. Tamara has ranked as high as #139 nationally which occurred in 1970 and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Tamara has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tamara (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 | |
| FL | 12 | |
| TX | 12 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| IL | 6 | |
| NJ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1933 | 20 |
| 1934 | 26 |
| 1935 | 29 |
| 1936 | 31 |
| 1937 | 32 |
| 1938 | 48 |
| 1939 | 65 |
| 1940 | 179 |
| 1941 | 143 |
| 1942 | 133 |
| 1943 | 168 |
| 1944 | 193 |
| 1945 | 194 |
| 1946 | 306 |
| 1947 | 373 |
| 1948 | 324 |
| 1949 | 352 |
| 1950 | 387 |
| 1951 | 471 |
| 1952 | 531 |
| 1953 | 583 |
| 1954 | 664 |
| 1955 | 670 |
| 1956 | 728 |
| 1957 | 1,846 |
| 1958 | 3,411 |
| 1959 | 3,799 |
| 1960 | 3,663 |
| 1961 | 3,730 |
| 1962 | 3,822 |
| 1963 | 3,981 |
| 1964 | 3,807 |
| 1965 | 3,562 |
| 1966 | 3,481 |
| 1967 | 4,000 |
| 1968 | 4,308 |
| 1969 | 4,652 |
| 1970 | 4,721 |
| 1971 | 4,486 |
| 1972 | 3,531 |
| 1973 | 4,286 |
| 1974 | 4,525 |
| 1975 | 3,629 |
| 1976 | 3,086 |
| 1977 | 3,126 |
| 1978 | 2,801 |
| 1979 | 2,885 |
| 1980 | 2,809 |
| 1981 | 2,653 |
| 1982 | 2,361 |
| 1983 | 2,280 |
| 1984 | 2,289 |
| 1985 | 1,991 |
| 1986 | 2,101 |
| 1987 | 1,735 |
| 1988 | 1,531 |
| 1989 | 1,486 |
| 1990 | 1,381 |
| 1991 | 1,262 |
| 1992 | 1,265 |
| 1993 | 1,020 |
| 1994 | 1,131 |
| 1995 | 1,070 |
| 1996 | 1,004 |
| 1997 | 933 |
| 1998 | 879 |
| 1999 | 750 |
| 2000 | 681 |
| 2001 | 623 |
| 2002 | 797 |
| 2003 | 575 |
| 2004 | 503 |
| 2005 | 438 |
| 2006 | 416 |
| 2007 | 416 |
| 2008 | 351 |
| 2009 | 300 |
| 2010 | 231 |
| 2011 | 216 |
| 2012 | 203 |
| 2013 | 187 |
| 2014 | 168 |
| 2015 | 181 |
| 2016 | 154 |
| 2017 | 141 |
| 2018 | 114 |
| 2019 | 124 |
| 2020 | 107 |
| 2021 | 104 |
| 2022 | 120 |
| 2023 | 109 |
| 2024 | 115 |