MallowbyNames

Timera

tih-MEER-ah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1997
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Timera since 1979

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

71320198020002020Most births 1997Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s5
1980s5
1990s96
2000s83
2010s22
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Timera is a rare name that first entered U.S. records in 1979. It achieved its peak popularity in 1997, but overall usage has remained extremely low and stable, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades. The name does not appear in historical etymology sources and is best described as a modern coinage, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names or the suffix -era. Without a clear derivation or long tradition, Timera remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name.

Timera first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 and saw its peak usage in 1997. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly formed from the popular -era suffix seen in names like Kiera or Tiara, or as a feminine elaboration of the name Tim or Timothy. No clear pre-modern derivation has been established.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Tim, Timi, Mera

Sibling names for Timera

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

Sisters: Kiera, Mira, Talia, Alana, Sierra

Brothers: Tyler, Derek, Liam, Cameron, Ethan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Timera mean?
The meaning of Timera is uncertain. It is believed to be a modern invented name, possibly derived from the name Timothy or influenced by the -era suffix.
How popular is Timera currently?
Timera has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its highest popularity was in 1997, but it has remained very rare. In recent years, it is given to fewer than five babies per year.
Is Timera a boy or girl name?
Timera is almost exclusively used as a girl name, consistent with its feminine-sounding ending.