Tamara Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationtuh-MAR-uh / təˈmɑːrə

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: palm tree; Arabic: generous

Historical & Cultural Background

Tamara is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'palm tree'. It has been used in various cultures, including Arabic-speaking communities, where it signifies generosity. The name has historical significance in biblical texts, often associated with strength and resilience. Over time, Tamara has appeared in various forms across different languages and cultures.

Trend Summary

Tamara experienced peak popularity in the 1970s and 1980s in the United States.

Similar Names

TamikaTamarisTameraTamarindTamariskTamsy

Variants

  • Tamara
  • Tamra

International Variants

  • Tamara (Spanish)
  • Tamara (Russian)
  • Tamara (Italian)

Famous people named Tamara

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Fictional characters named Tamara

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Sibling Suggestions

TamarTaniaTaliaTamsinTamsynTamerTamiko

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tamara was first seen in the United States in 1957. Tamara has ranked as high as #1059 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Tamara has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Tamara (1989)

StateBirthsShare
DC 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19575
19599
19608
19617
19625
19639
196414
196518
196611
196710
196815
196913
197012
197115
197218
197319
197423
197517
197616
197719
19786
197919
198013
198111
198211
198313
19849
198516
198610
19877
19886
198913
19909
19916
20025