Tamara
Tamara: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /təˈmɑɹə/ · /təˈmæɹə/
Meaning and origin of Tamara
- A female given name from Hebrew, regularly used in English since the mid-twentieth century.
Etymology
Of Slavic origin, mainly from Russian Тама́ра (Tamára), name of a 12th-century saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, cognate with English biblical Tamar, from Hebrew תמר (tāmār, “date palm”).
How popular is Tamara?
Since 1880, 131,286 girls and 417 boys in the U.S. have been named Tamara (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #64 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #1909 in 1965. In 2025, 111 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Tamara FAQ
What does the name Tamara mean?
A female given name from Hebrew, regularly used in English since the mid-twentieth century. Of Slavic origin, mainly from Russian Тама́ра (Tamára), name of a 12th-century saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, cognate with English biblical Tamar, from Hebrew תמר (tāmār, “date palm”).
What is the origin of the name Tamara?
Tamara is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Tamara?
Since 1880, 131,286 girls and 417 boys in the U.S. have been named Tamara (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #64 in 1974. Its highest rank for boys was #1909 in 1965. In 2025, 111 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tamara a boy or girl name?
Tamara is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 131,286 girls and 417 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.