Tammara Girl

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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.

Sibling suggestions

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

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Similar names

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

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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 #1751 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.

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 Total Births Girl
2006 6 6
2003 12 12
2002 7 7
2001 7 7
2000 7 7
1999 14 14
1998 13 13
1997 18 18
1996 14 14
1995 16 16
1994 22 22
1993 22 22
1992 33 33
1991 32 32
1990 34 34
1989 30 30
1988 33 33
1987 47 47
1986 51 51
1985 44 44
1984 47 47
1983 40 40
1982 50 50
1981 60 60
1980 41 41
1979 55 55
1978 44 44
1977 58 58
1976 52 52
1975 59 59
1974 72 72
1973 64 64
1972 59 59
1971 101 101
1970 101 101
1969 79 79
1968 100 100
1967 89 89
1966 97 97
1965 92 92
1964 103 103
1963 106 106
1962 95 95
1961 79 79
1960 89 89
1959 69 69
1958 68 68
1957 38 38
1955 9 9
1953 9 9
1952 6 6
1951 7 7
1946 7 7

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. 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%