Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Thamara since 1973
Babies named Thamara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Thamara is a modern spelling variant of Tamara, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Tamar. First recorded in the United States in 1973, the name saw its peak popularity in 2003, though it has always been relatively uncommon. In 2025, it ranked 14,942 with approximately one in every 321,453 baby girls receiving the name. Its trajectory is stable, indicating a consistent but very low rate of use. The name has not been associated with any particular top states, reflecting its broad but sparse distribution. As a variant, Thamara offers an alternative to the more familiar Tamara while preserving a similar sound and heritage.
Thamara is likely a spelling variant of Tamara, the Russian form of the Hebrew name Tamar, meaning 'date palm' or 'spice'. The name Tamar appears in the Old Testament as the daughter-in-law of Judah and later as a daughter of King David. The variant Thamara emerged as a modern adaptation, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names or cultural trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tam, Tami, Mara
Sibling names for Thamara
Names that share Thamara's style, for a brother or sister.
