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Tamrah

TAM-rah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Tamara, meaning 'date palm' or 'spice'.

Peak popularity
1966
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tamrah since 1958

Babies named Tamrah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tamrah's real moment was 1966.

37101960198020002020Most births 1959Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s15
1960s36
1970s17
1980s29
1990s31
2000s12
2010s5
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tamrah is a rare modern English name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1958. Despite its uncommon usage, it reached its highest popularity in 1966, though it never entered the national top 1000. The name's trajectory has remained stable, reflecting its consistent but niche appeal. Its origins are uncertain but likely connect to Tamara, a biblical name meaning 'date palm' or 'spice'. For families seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name, Tamrah offers a unique twist on a classic root, with a gentle flow that pairs well with traditional siblings like Tara and Todd.

Tamrah is a modern English name, likely a variant or respelling of Tamara. Tamara is the Russian form of the Hebrew name Tamar, which means 'date palm' or 'spice'. The name Tamar appears in the Bible and was borne by a daughter of King David. Tamrah emerged in the mid-20th century, appearing in the United States since the 1960s, possibly influenced by the popularity of Tammy and other 'T' names.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Tam, Tommy

Variants: Tamara, Tamera, Tamra

Sibling names for Tamrah

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

Sisters: Tara, Mara, Sara, Leah, Nora

Brothers: Todd, Mark, Scott, Eric, Paul

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tamrah mean?
The meaning of Tamrah is uncertain. It is likely a variant of Tamara, which means 'date palm' or 'spice'.
How popular is the name Tamrah?
Tamrah is very rare. It first appeared in the U.S. data in 1958 but has not ranked in the top 1000 names. Its peak usage was in 1966.
Is Tamrah a boy or girl name?
Tamrah is generally used as a girl's name.