Tamyra
Tamyra is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Date palm tree; variant of Tamara.
Origin and history
Tamyra is a modern American name, most likely created as a phonetic variant of Tamara or Tamra, which derive from Hebrew. The name gained heightened public visibility in the United States during the early 2000s. Today, it remains a unique and relatively rare choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,274 babies in the United States have been named Tamyra since 1880. It ranks #3692 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2068.
States where it is most popular
- MI (14.5 %)
- FL (8.8 %)
- IL (8.5 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- GA (7.5 %)
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 | 23 |
| 1950-1960 | 151 |
| 1960-1970 | 327 |
| 1970-1980 | 285 |
| 1980-1990 | 265 |
| 1990-2000 | 284 |
| 2000-2010 | 722 |
| 2010-2019 | 184 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Famous people named Tamyra
- Tamyra Gray: singer, actress
Nicknames
Tammy, Myra, Tam
Fun facts
- The name saw a notable surge in usage after singer Tamyra Gray gained national attention on television in 2002.
- It derives etymologically from the ancient Hebrew name Tamar, symbolizing fruitfulness and grace.