Holding steady.
Popularity of Tamarah since 1957
Babies named Tamarah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1996, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tamarah's real moment was 1978.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 233 |
| 1970s | 235 |
| 1980s | 304 |
| 1990s | 239 |
| 2000s | 169 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Tamarah is a spelling variant of Tamara, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'date palm' or 'palm tree'. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1957, but it has never cracked the top 1000 most popular names. Its highest usage came in 1978, which marked its peak year, though overall it has remained a rare choice. As a variant of Tamara, it shares the same biblical roots, often associated with the story of Tamar. While top states for this name are not recorded, it has seen consistent but very infrequent use over the decades. Tamarah offers a distinctive spelling for parents drawn to the classic name Tamara but seeking a slight twist.
Tamarah is a spelling variant of Tamara, itself derived from the Hebrew word 'tamar' meaning 'date palm' or 'palm tree'. The name Tamar appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of several women, including the daughter-in-law of Judah. The form Tamara became common in Eastern Europe, especially in Russia and Poland, and spread to English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tam, Tammy, Tami
Sibling names for Tamarah
Names that share Tamarah's style, for a brother or sister.
