Tami
Tami: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Tami
- A female given name from Japanese.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese たみ (Tami).
How popular is Tami?
Since 1880, 37,927 girls and 90 boys in the U.S. have been named Tami (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #154 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #3070 in 1947. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Tami
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Tami
Sister and brother names that share Tami's Japanese roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Tami FAQ
What does the name Tami mean?
A female given name from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese たみ (Tami).
What is the origin of the name Tami?
Tami is listed as a name of Japanese origin.
How popular is the name Tami?
Since 1880, 37,927 girls and 90 boys in the U.S. have been named Tami (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #154 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #3070 in 1947. In 2025, 12 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tami a boy or girl name?
Tami is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 37,927 girls and 90 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.