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Tamara

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningdate palm · Hebrew

Tamara is a Mexican girl name meaning “date palm”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Tamara has the name Mara hiding inside it.
  • GenerationTamara peaked in 1974, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Tamara you'd meet today is about 51 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Tamara would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 14,472 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryTamara first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Tamaras? Head to New Jersey, where it's the #846 girl name, its best showing of any state.
Baby girl in a white dress sitting in the grass
hello, little Tamara

US births per million girls, 1917–2025

01,5503,1001917196020002025

Most popular states (2025)

NJ rank #846

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Tamara

Tamara is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “date palm”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Tamara

What does the name Tamara mean?

Tamara means “date palm” and comes from Hebrew. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Tamera (“date palm”).

What is the origin of the name Tamara?

Tamara is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hebrew. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Tamara a boy or girl name?

Tamara is a girl name. In 2025, 111 US girls were named Tamara.

How popular is the name Tamara?

Tamara ranked #1,808 for US girls in 2025, given to 111 babies. Its best year was 1974, when it reached #63. Over the last five years it has climbed 22 places.

What names are similar to Tamara?

If you like Tamara, you might also like Tamera.

What should I know before naming my baby Tamara?

Tamara is a Mexican girl name meaning “date palm”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.