Holding steady.
Popularity of Tamarra since 1943
Babies named Tamarra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 145 |
| 1970s | 325 |
| 1980s | 304 |
| 1990s | 230 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tamarra is a creative respelling of Tamara, a name that has seen modest but steady use in the United States since the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1943, its highest level of popularity came in 1977, when it reached its peak year of usage. Since then, usage has remained stable at low levels, never entering the top 1000. The name's trajectory suggests a quiet, consistent choice rather than a trend-driven one. As a variant of Tamara, which is rooted in the Hebrew Tamar meaning 'palm tree', Tamarra shares in a long history spanning biblical and Eastern European traditions.
Tamarra is a variant spelling of Tamara, which itself is a Russian form of the Hebrew name Tamar, meaning 'palm tree' or 'date palm'. The name Tamar appears in the Old Testament as the daughter-in-law of Judah. Tamara became widespread in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century, possibly influenced by the popularity of the 1960s Soviet film 'The Tale of Tamara', and variants like Tamarra emerged as creative respellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tam, Tammy, Tommy, Marra
Sibling names for Tamarra
Names that share Tamarra's style, for a brother or sister.
