Tamatha
Tamatha is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Combination of Tabitha (gazelle) and Samantha (listener).
Origin and history
Tamatha is a modern English creation, likely originating as a blend of the classical names Tabitha and Samantha. It gained moderate usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is quite rare for newborn girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,812 babies in the United States have been named Tamatha since 1880. It ranks #3342 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- NC (7.1 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,256 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,289 |
| 1980-1990 | 230 |
| 1990-2000 | 37 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Tammy, Tam
Fun facts
- Tamatha emerged in mid-20th-century America by combining elements from the popular names Tabitha and Samantha.
- The name experienced its highest adoption in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.