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Tamatha

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Pronounced tuh-MATH-uh /təˈmæθ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern coinage blending Tammy (from Tamara) with Tabatha or Samantha. Built for its sound rather than an older root.Low

In 30 seconds: Tamatha is a modern blend of Tammy and Tabatha or Samantha (said 'tuh-MATH-uh').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern coinage blending Tammy (from Tamara) with Tabatha or Samantha. Built for its sound rather than an older root.
U.S. rank (1996)#13318 ↘ Falling
1996 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1968
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,811

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196819601996

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tamatha is a modern coinage blending Tammy (from Tamara) with Tabatha or Samantha. Made for its rhythm rather than an ancient root, it crested around 1968 and then faded, now a vintage blend-name.

A few thousand American girls received it in all; Tamatha now reads as a retro late-1960s name.

Did you know? Tamatha peaked around 1968, a coined blend-name of the era, then faded within a generation.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Tamatha — Blend of Tammy + Tabatha/Samantha

Variations

TabathaTamithaSamantha

Nicknames

TammyTam

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If you like Tamatha…

Tabatha— a source name in the blend
Samantha— a source name in the blend
Tamara— a like Tam- name
Martha— a like -atha sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tamatha mean?

Tamatha is a modern blend of Tammy and Tabatha or Samantha; it was built for its sound.

How do you pronounce Tamatha?

It's said tuh-MATH-uh /təˈmæθ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Tamatha a boy or girl name?

Tamatha is used as a girl's name.

Is Tamatha making a comeback?

Not notably — it's a late-nineteen-sixties favorite that has been uncommon since, a vintage blend-name.

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