Holding steady.
Popularity of Tamerra since 1967
Babies named Tamerra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tamerra first entered U.S. birth records in 1967, a year that marks its modest beginning as a modern coinage. Its peak usage occurred in 1995, when it reached its highest annual count, though it has never entered the national top 1,000. Over the past decade, the name's trajectory has been stable, with fewer than five occurrences per year on average. As a creative blend, Tamerra lacks deep historical roots but appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, melodic name with a contemporary feel.
Tamerra is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States in the late 1960s. It is widely considered a creative combination of the name Tamara (derived from the Hebrew Tamar, meaning 'date palm') and the fashionable suffix -erra, possibly influenced by names like Terra or Sierra. The name has been used steadily in small numbers, peaking in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tam, Tammy, Tera
Sibling names for Tamerra
Names that share Tamerra's style, for a brother or sister.
