Tamber Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TAM-ber //ˈtæm.bər//

Origin: English; American

Meaning: Derived from the name Amber; a variant of the name Tamara.

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tamber is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name "Tamar," which means "date palm." The name Tamar appears in the Hebrew Bible, notably as the daughter-in-law of Judah, a significant figure in the Book of Genesis. The name was later adopted into Greek as "Tamar" and subsequently into Latin, maintaining its original form.

The transition into English occurred through the influence of biblical translations, particularly the King James Bible in the early 17th century, which helped popularize many biblical names in English-speaking cultures. Throughout history, the name Tamar has been associated with various figures, including saints and biblical characters, which contributed to its endurance in various cultures.

The name has been used in different forms across cultures, with variations appearing in languages such as Aramaic and Arabic. In the medieval period, the name was sometimes linked to noble lineages, further solidifying its presence in European naming traditions.

Culturally, the date palm symbolizes resilience and prosperity, which may enhance the name's appeal. The name has also been associated with themes of beauty and strength, reflecting the characteristics attributed to the date palm in various cultures.

While Tamber itself may not have a widely recognized diminutive, the connection to Tamar allows for the use of variations such as Tami or Tamara in different contexts. Overall, the name Tamber carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in ancient traditions and biblical narratives.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Tamber, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AmberTamaraTamsinTanyaTalia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tamber. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AmberTamerTamsinTamaraTaniaTaraTamsyTami

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tamber was first seen in the United States in 1970.

Tamber has ranked as high as #10463 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Tamber has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tamber is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tamber was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tamber.

Year Total Births Girl
2009 5 5
2008 6 6
2007 5 5
2006 7 7
2000 5 5
1999 5 5
1998 7 7
1997 5 5
1996 7 7
1995 7 7
1994 5 5
1993 12 12
1992 13 13
1991 11 11
1990 12 12
1989 8 8
1987 10 10
1986 10 10
1985 10 10
1984 9 9
1983 10 10
1982 11 11
1981 7 7
1979 6 6
1978 5 5
1976 6 6
1972 5 5
1970 6 6

Top States for Tamber (1982)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%