Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Tamina since 1968
Babies named Tamina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Tamina is a modern given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1968. It has never entered the top 1,000, reflecting its rarity. The name reached its peak popularity in 2011, but has been on a downward trajectory since 2012. Its exact origins are unclear; it may be a feminine form of Tamin, a variant of Tamara, or a blend of familiar sounds. The name has not been recorded in any top states by usage, suggesting scattered use across the country. Despite its obscurity, Tamina has a melodic, three-syllable quality that fits contemporary naming trends. Parents may be drawn to its similarity to more established names like Tamara or Mina, but with a distinctiveness that avoids the mainstream.
Tamina is a modern coinage, likely a feminine elaboration of Tamin or a variant of Tamara or Tamika. It first appeared in the United States in 1968 and saw sporadic use. Its popularity peaked in 2011 but has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tam, Mina, Tami
Variants: Tamina, Tameena
Sibling names for Tamina
Names that share Tamina's style, for a brother or sister.
