Tamyra Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TAM-ih-rah /ˈtæmɪrə/
Origin: American; Arabic
Meaning: American: derived from Tamara; Arabic: palm tree
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tamyra has its roots in the Hebrew name Tamar, which means "date palm". The name Tamar appears in the Hebrew Bible, where it is borne by several notable figures, including the daughter-in-law of Judah and the daughter of King David.
The name Tamar was transliterated into Greek as Ταμάρ (Tamár) and later into Latin, retaining its original meaning. The transition into English occurred through the influence of biblical translations, particularly the King James Bible in the early 17th century, which helped popularize biblical names in English-speaking cultures.
Throughout history, the name Tamar has been associated with themes of resilience and beauty, much like the date palm itself, which is often seen as a symbol of prosperity and endurance in arid climates. The name has appeared in various forms across cultures, including Tamara, which has Slavic roots and became popular in Eastern Europe.
The variations of the name have been used in literature and art, often symbolizing strength and femininity. The name Tamyra, as a modern derivative, likely emerged in the 20th century, reflecting a trend of creating unique variations of traditional names.
This form retains the essence of its origins while offering a contemporary twist. The enduring legacy of the name Tamar and its derivatives can be seen in various cultural contexts, where they continue to evoke the historical and symbolic significance associated with their roots.
Famous people named Tamyra
In this section, you will find notable people named Tamyra. 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 Tamyra who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Tamyra Gray is a singer and actress best known for American Idol, The Dreamgirls, and her role in the musical Rent.
Tamyra Mensah-Stock is a wrestler best known for winning a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tamyra was first seen in the United States in 1941.
Tamyra has ranked as high as #1199 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in Michigan, Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Tamyra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tamyra 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 Tamyra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Tamyra (2013)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 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 Tamyra.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2008 | 53 |
| 2007 | 69 |
| 2006 | 89 |
| 2005 | 88 |
| 2004 | 113 |
| 2003 | 122 |
| 2002 | 92 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1987 | 24 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1983 | 30 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1981 | 33 |
| 1980 | 30 |
| 1979 | 30 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1973 | 33 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1971 | 26 |
| 1970 | 38 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1967 | 31 |
| 1966 | 21 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1964 | 33 |
| 1963 | 46 |
| 1962 | 32 |
| 1961 | 35 |
| 1960 | 54 |
| 1959 | 59 |
| 1958 | 58 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1941 | 7 |