Tammyra Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TAM-ih-rah /ˈtæmɪrə/
Origin: Modern English; American
Meaning: Derived from the name Tamara, meaning 'date palm' in Hebrew.
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tammyra is believed to be a modern variation of the name Tamara, which has its roots in Hebrew. The Hebrew name Tamar (תָּמָר) translates to "date palm," a symbol of beauty and fruitfulness in ancient cultures.
The name Tamara entered the English language through its adoption in various Slavic languages, particularly in the 20th century, before being popularized in English-speaking countries. The transition from Tamar to Tamara likely occurred via the Russian form, Татьяна (Tatyana), and then into English, where it became more widely recognized in the mid-20th century.
Historically, the name Tamar appears in the Hebrew Bible, notably as the daughter of King David, who is mentioned in the Second Book of Samuel around the 10th century BCE. This biblical association imbues the name with a sense of historical and cultural significance, linking it to themes of strength and resilience.
The name Tamara gained further recognition through literary works and translations, including the King James Bible, which helped to disseminate biblical names throughout English-speaking populations. Culturally, the name Tammyra, as a derivative of Tamara, carries connotations of beauty and grace, reflecting the characteristics associated with the date palm in ancient symbolism.
The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often adapted to fit local phonetics and traditions. The diminutive form "Tammy" has also emerged as a common affectionate variant, further illustrating the name's adaptability and enduring appeal across generations.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tammyra was first seen in the United States in 1987.
Tammyra has ranked as high as #1146 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Tammyra has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tammyra 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 Tammyra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Tammyra
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 Tammyra.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 |