Tamar
Tamar: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteɪmə(ɹ)/ · /ˈtɑːmɑ(ɹ)/
Meaning and origin of Tamar
- A female given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
From Hebrew תָּמָר (tamár, “Tamar”, literally “date palm, date”).
How popular is Tamar?
Since 1880, 6,158 girls and 886 boys in the U.S. have been named Tamar (87% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1015 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #2111 in 1976. In 2025, 73 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Tamar
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Sibling name ideas for Tamar
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Tamar FAQ
What does the name Tamar mean?
A female given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. From Hebrew תָּמָר (tamár, “Tamar”, literally “date palm, date”).
What is the origin of the name Tamar?
Tamar is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Tamar?
Since 1880, 6,158 girls and 886 boys in the U.S. have been named Tamar (87% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1015 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #2111 in 1976. In 2025, 73 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tamar a boy or girl name?
Tamar is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (6,158 girls and 886 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.