Tamera
Tamera is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Date palm tree.
Origin and history
Tamera is a feminine name widely regarded as a modern variant of Tamara, which derives from the Hebrew name Tamar. It experienced significant U.S. popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century but has become less common in recent years. Its etymological meaning is tied to the date palm tree.
Popularity in the United States
14,282 babies in the United States have been named Tamera since 1880. It ranks #1316 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1980.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.3 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- MI (5.7 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
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 | 163 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,612 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,260 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,410 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,361 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,776 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,040 |
| 2010-2019 | 539 |
| 2020-2029 | 121 |
Famous people named Tamera
- Tamera Mowry: Actress, Television Host
- Tamera Young: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Tam, Tammy, Tami
Fun facts
- Tamera arose as an phonetic alternative spelling of Tamara in the mid-20th century.
- The underlying Hebrew root Tamar traditionally symbolizes grace, tall stature, and fruitfulness through the date palm.