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Tamera

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Pronounced TAM-uh-rah /ˈtæm.ə.rə/High

Meaning: A spelling of Tamara — from Hebrew tamar, 'a date palm; a palm tree' (a symbol of grace and uprightness)Low

In 30 seconds: Date palm; a palm tree: Tamera spells Tamara. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Tamara — from Hebrew tamar, 'a date palm; a palm tree' (a symbol of grace and uprightness)
U.S. rank (2025)#6801 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,280

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195919402025

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

Tamera is a spelling of Tamara — from Hebrew tamar, 'a date palm; a palm tree' (a symbol of grace and uprightness; a biblical name). A lyrical, classic name (made known by actress Tamera Mowry; said 'TAM-uh-rah'; nickname Tammy).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Tamara. Rare, a-date-palm at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Tamara comes from Hebrew tamar, 'a date palm; a palm tree' (a symbol of grace and uprightness) — Tamera is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'TAM-uh-rah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Tamara — Hebrew etymology

Variations

TamaraTamraTammara

Nicknames

Tammy

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If you like Tamera…

Tamara— the standard spelling
Tamia— a sound-neighbor Tam- girls' name
Samara— a fellow -mara girls' name
Tzipora— shares the -ra ending
Amyra— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tamera mean?

Tamera spells Tamara — Hebrew 'a date palm; a palm tree'.

How do you pronounce Tamera?

It's said TAM-uh-rah /ˈtæm.ə.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tamera a boy or girl name?

Tamera is a girl's name.

How popular is Tamera?

Tamera is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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