Tamea Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: tah-MAY-ah /təˈmeɪə/
Origin: Hebrew; Native American
Meaning: Hebrew: 'twin'; Native American: 'a name of a flower'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tamea is believed to have roots in the Hebrew language, deriving from the word "tama," which means "to be complete" or "to be perfect." This etymological origin reflects a sense of wholeness and fulfillment. The name may have also been influenced by the Arabic name "Tamia," which carries similar meanings of completeness and perfection.
As the name transitioned into various cultures, it likely underwent phonetic and orthographic changes, eventually being adopted into English through indirect routes, possibly via translations or adaptations of biblical texts and other cultural exchanges. Historically, the name Tamea does not have prominent figures or milestones directly associated with it, unlike more widely recognized names.
However, it can be linked to the broader tradition of names derived from Hebrew roots, which have been significant in various religious and cultural contexts. The use of Hebrew names has been prevalent in Jewish communities, particularly during the biblical era, where names often held deep meanings and were reflective of personal or familial attributes.
The influence of Hebrew names extended into Christian contexts, especially with the translation of the Bible into English during the 16th and 17th centuries, including the King James Bible in 1611, which popularized many biblical names. Culturally, names like Tamea resonate with themes of completeness and perfection, which are valued in various traditions.
The symbolic significance of such names often reflects ideals of virtue and moral integrity. While Tamea itself may not have a widely recognized diminutive form, its phonetic structure allows for variations that could emerge in familial or affectionate contexts.
Overall, Tamea embodies a rich linguistic heritage and carries connotations that have been appreciated across different cultures and eras.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tamea was first seen in the United States in 1948.
Tamea has ranked as high as #1368 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Tamea has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tamea 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 Tamea was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Tamea
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Tamea.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |