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Tammara

tam-AIR-uh · Variant of Tamara, a name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Hebrew name Tamar meaning 'date palm'.

Peak popularity
1968
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tammara since 1946

Babies named Tammara per year in U.S. Social Security records.

35711061960198020002020Most births 1963Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1940s7
1950s206
1960s929
1970s665
1980s443
1990s218
2000s39
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tammara is a mid-20th century respelling of Tamara, a name with Hebrew roots meaning 'date palm'. First recorded in the United States in 1946, Tammara saw its peak usage in 1968, achieving its highest rank of 2,987. Since then, its popularity has remained stable at very low levels, with no significant resurgence. The name has not been associated with any particular states, reflecting its widespread but sparse usage. Tammara offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Tamara, maintaining a familiar sound while standing out on paper.

Tammara is a creative respelling of Tamara, itself a variant of the Hebrew name Tamar, meaning 'date palm' or 'palm tree'. The spelling Tammara emerged in the mid-20th century, likely as a visually distinct variation. The name has been used in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, where it saw modest popularity in the 1960s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Tam, Tami, Tammi, Tammy

Variants: Tamara, Tamra, Tamera

Sibling names for Tammara

Names that share Tammara's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Tara, Tessa, Amara, Sara, Mara

Brothers: Trent, Troy, Derek, Sean, Kevin

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Questions parents ask

What does Tammara mean?
Tammara is a variant spelling of Tamara, which is derived from the Hebrew name Tamar, meaning 'date palm' or 'palm tree'.
How popular is Tammara today?
Tammara is currently very rare. It has not ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names in recent years. Its peak popularity was in 1968, when it ranked 2,987th.
Is Tammara a boy or girl name?
Tammara is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.