Tamara — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Tamara

Tamara is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “date palm.” In 2024 it was given to 115 girls in the United States.

Tamara at a glance

Gender: Girl name
Origin: Biblical & Christian
Meaning: “date palm”
Pronunciation: /təˈmɑɹə/
Also spelled: Hebrew

About the name Tamara

Tamara belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “date palm” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Hebrew.

In the United States, Tamara first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #64 in 1974, and in 2024 115 babies received the name — 131,170 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tamara in US records

First recorded (US): 1917
Best US rank: #64 in 1974
Peak year: 1970
Babies named Tamara in 2024: 115
Total since 1880: 131,170

Spellings & short forms

Hebrew

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tamara mean?

Tamara means “date palm” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tamara a boy or girl name?

Tamara is a girl name. In 2024, 115 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tamara?

Tamara comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition. It is also spelled Hebrew.

How popular is the name Tamara?

Tamara first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #64 in 1974, and 115 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Tamara?

Tamara is pronounced /təˈmɑɹə/ (IPA).

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