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Tammara

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Pronounced tah-MAR-ah /tɑˈmɑːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: Tammara is a doubled-m spelling of Tamara, from the Hebrew tamar, 'date palm,' a biblical name symbolizing grace and fruitfulness.Low

In 30 seconds: A palm-rooted variant: Tammara echoes Tamara, 'date palm' (said 'tah-MAR-ah'). Graceful and vintage.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningTammara is a doubled-m spelling of Tamara, from the Hebrew tamar, 'date palm,' a biblical name symbolizing grace and fruitfulness.
U.S. rank (2006)#16916 ↘ Falling
2006 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,507

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196319462006

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

Tammara is a variant of Tamara (Hebrew, 'date palm'). It crested near 1963 alongside the popular Tamara before fading (said 'tah-MAR-ah').

The standard Tamara prevailed and Tammara is uncommon today. Elegant, biblical, and period.

Did you know? Tammara was most common around 1963, a period spelling of the rising Tamara.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Tammara — Variant of Tamara; Hebrew 'date palm'

Variations

TamaraTamoraTammara

Nicknames

TammyMara

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If you like Tammara…

Tamara— the standard spelling it varies
Tammy— a like Tam- pet form
Tamra— a like clipped Tamara
Samara— a rhyming -mara name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tammara mean?

Tammara varies Tamara, from the Hebrew for 'date palm.'

How do you pronounce Tammara?

It's said tah-MAR-ah /tɑˈmɑːr.ə/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Tammara just a spelling of Tamara?

Essentially yes — it's a doubled-m variant.

How popular is Tammara?

Tammara was a modest variant around the early nineteen-sixties and has been uncommon since.

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