Tamara
t(a)-ma-ra
US Popularity:3371
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Date palm, date; Brushwood; Water
Tamara is a feminine Arabic name meaning “date palm” or “date.” Derived from the Biblical name Tamar meaning “date” or “palm tree,” this sweet moniker is symbolic of the beauty and fruitfulness associated with this tree. To continue this connection to nature, Tamara can also have Spanish roots, meaning "brushwood," and Sanskrit roots, meaning "water." Tamara offers many wonderful variations, including Tamrah, Tama, and Tammy, offering an abundance of choices for naming your little one.
How Popular Is The Name Tamara?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Tamara is currently #699 on The Bump
Girl:Tamara is currently #509 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Tamara is currently #3371 in U.S. births
Girl:Tamara is currently #1842 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1842
in 2023
- 105
from 2022
Sources
Ancestry, Tamara Family History
Behind the Name, Tamara, January 2022
Abarim Publications, Tamar meaning
DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary, Tamara, Tāmara, Ṭamarā: 11 definitions
Online Etymology Dictionary, tamarisk (n.), September 2017
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