Tamra
Tamra is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Date palm tree.
Origin and history
Tamra is a variant spelling of Tamara, which originates from the Hebrew name Tamar meaning date palm tree. The name gained steady popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. While less common today, it remains a recognizable vintage classic.
Popularity in the United States
13,710 babies in the United States have been named Tamra since 1880. It ranks #1353 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.8 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
- UT (5.1 %)
- MI (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 15 |
| 1940-1950 | 331 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,104 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,739 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,080 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,025 |
| 1990-2000 | 948 |
| 2000-2010 | 373 |
| 2010-2019 | 95 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Tamra
- Tamra Judge: Television personality, Businesswoman
- Tamra Davis: Director, Filmmaker
Nicknames
Tammy, Tami, Tam
Fun facts
- Tamra evolved as an Americanized spelling variant of the traditional Hebrew name Tamara.
- The name peaked in popularity in the U.S. between the 1960s and 1980s.