Holding steady.
Popularity of Tamea since 1948
Babies named Tamea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tamea is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1948. It saw its peak usage in 2007, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally, with a one-in-N ratio that remains unlisted due to its rarity. The name's trajectory has been stable over decades, never experiencing a surge in popularity. Its spelling suggests a creative variant of names like Tamia or Tammy, fitting a pattern of modern American coinages that blend familiar sounds with unique spellings. Despite its obscurity, Tamea has sustained consistent but minimal use, reflecting a preference for distinctive naming choices.
Tamea first appeared in U.S. records in 1948, with a peak in 2007. It may be a respelling of Tamia (a Swahili name meaning "palm tree") or a creative variant of Tammy, itself a diminutive of Tamara, a Hebrew name meaning "date palm." Its usage remains rare and primarily modern.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tam, Mea
Sibling names for Tamea
Names that share Tamea's style, for a brother or sister.
