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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: tam-MAR-uh //tæˈmɑːrə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: palm tree; English: variant of Tamara
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tammara is derived from the Hebrew name Tamar, which means "date palm." The etymology traces back to the Hebrew Bible, where Tamar is a significant figure, appearing in the genealogies of both the Old Testament and the New Testament. The name Tamar itself has been transliterated into various languages, including Greek and Latin, before making its way into English.
In the Greek Septuagint, Tamar is rendered as Ταμάρ (Tamár), and in Latin translations, it retained a similar form, which eventually influenced the development of the name in English-speaking contexts. Historically, Tamar is noted in the Old Testament as the daughter-in-law of Judah, who played a crucial role in the lineage of King David, thus linking her to significant biblical narratives.
The name has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, including saints and queens, which contributed to its enduring presence in religious and cultural texts. The name's appearance in the King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, further solidified its recognition in English literature and religious discourse.
Culturally, the name Tammara, as a derivative of Tamar, carries connotations of strength and resilience, akin to the date palm tree, which is known for its ability to thrive in harsh conditions. This symbolism has made the name appealing in various cultures, often associated with fertility and prosperity.
The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as Tamara, which have been used in different linguistic contexts, reflecting the name's adaptability and historical significance across cultures.
Famous people named Tammara
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Tammara Webber is an author best known for Easy, Breakable, and Sweet.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tammara was first seen in the United States in 1946.
Tammara has ranked as high as #1038 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Tammara has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tammara 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 Tammara was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Tammara (1991)
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.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
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 Tammara.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1988 | 33 |
| 1987 | 47 |
| 1986 | 51 |
| 1985 | 44 |
| 1984 | 47 |
| 1983 | 40 |
| 1982 | 50 |
| 1981 | 60 |
| 1980 | 41 |
| 1979 | 55 |
| 1978 | 44 |
| 1977 | 58 |
| 1976 | 52 |
| 1975 | 59 |
| 1974 | 72 |
| 1973 | 64 |
| 1972 | 59 |
| 1971 | 101 |
| 1970 | 101 |
| 1969 | 79 |
| 1968 | 100 |
| 1967 | 89 |
| 1966 | 97 |
| 1965 | 92 |
| 1964 | 103 |
| 1963 | 106 |
| 1962 | 95 |
| 1961 | 79 |
| 1960 | 89 |
| 1959 | 69 |
| 1958 | 68 |
| 1957 | 38 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1946 | 7 |