Tamera Girl

Popularity: #931 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: tuh-MAIR-uh /təˈmɛə.rə/

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: palm tree; English: variant of Tamara

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Tamera is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name Tamara, which means "date palm." The Hebrew term is derived from the word "tamar," referring to the tree that is often associated with grace and beauty in biblical texts. The name Tamara made its way into various languages and cultures, including Greek and Latin, before being adopted into English.

The transition into English likely occurred through the influence of Eastern European Jewish communities, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries, when Hebrew names began to be more widely embraced in English-speaking countries. Historically, the name Tamara appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Tamar is a significant figure in the genealogies of the tribes of Israel.

She is notably the daughter-in-law of Judah and is mentioned in the Book of Genesis, which dates back to the 1st millennium BCE. The name has been carried by various notable figures throughout history, including saints and queens, which has contributed to its enduring presence in various cultures.

The name Tamara was also popularized in the 20th century through literature and media, further embedding it into the cultural consciousness. Culturally, the name Tamera and its variants have been associated with themes of resilience and beauty, often symbolizing strength and nurturing qualities akin to the date palm tree itself.

This connection to nature and fertility has allowed the name to resonate across different cultures and eras. In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Tammy have emerged, reflecting a more affectionate or informal usage of the name.

Overall, Tamera embodies a rich historical and cultural tapestry that highlights its significance across time.

Famous people named Tamera

In this section, you will find notable people named Tamera. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tamera who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Tamera who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Tamera Mowry is an actress best known for Sister, Sister, The Real, and Twitches.

Tamera Foster is a singer best known for her participation in The X Factor UK.

Fictional characters named Tamera

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Tamera Mowry is a fictional character from the TV show Sister, Sister. She is one of the twin sisters who were separated at birth and reunite as teenagers, navigating their new lives together.

Sibling suggestions

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

TaliaTaniaTaraTammyTessaTaliah

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Tamera. 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.

TamaraTaniaTaraTamsinTaliaTamekaTamsyn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tamera was first seen in the United States in 1940.

Tamera has ranked as high as #683 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Tamera has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Tamera 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 Tamera 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 Tamera.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 17 17
2024 15 15
2023 26 26
2022 21 21
2021 22 22
2020 20 20
2019 37 37
2018 34 34
2017 31 31
2016 57 57
2015 47 47
2014 61 61
2013 81 81
2012 69 69
2011 56 56
2010 66 66
2009 52 52
2008 64 64
2007 89 89
2006 83 83
2005 102 102
2004 98 98
2003 127 127
2002 133 133
2001 122 122
2000 170 170
1999 232 232
1998 260 260
1997 252 252
1996 286 286
1995 270 270
1994 179 179
1993 67 67
1992 62 62
1991 86 86
1990 82 82
1989 74 74
1988 95 95
1987 117 117
1986 145 145
1985 138 138
1984 138 138
1983 151 151
1982 156 156
1981 172 172
1980 175 175
1979 147 147
1978 166 166
1977 212 212
1976 169 169
1975 230 230
1974 225 225
1973 239 239
1972 266 266
1971 348 348
1970 408 408
1969 452 452
1968 454 454
1967 482 482
1966 503 503
1965 486 486
1964 588 588
1963 585 585
1962 570 570
1961 584 584
1960 556 556
1959 614 614
1958 450 450
1957 255 255
1956 65 65
1955 41 41
1954 52 52
1953 40 40
1952 34 34
1951 32 32
1950 29 29
1949 28 28
1948 17 17
1947 23 23
1946 15 15
1945 11 11
1944 18 18
1943 21 21
1942 8 8
1941 9 9
1940 13 13

Top States for Tamera (2018)

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
FL 7
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