NAME PROFILE
Tamar
Tamar is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'date palm.' It evokes qualities of grace, resilience, and beauty, like the tree that offers sweet fruit and shade. Individuals named Tamar often possess a strong spirit and a nurturing nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 7,044 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1979 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1945 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Hebrew, Armenian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 32%CA — 25%NJ — 20%FL — 13%IL — 10%
Notable People
Tamar Braxton (Singer, *Braxton Family Values*) · Tamar of Judah (Biblical figure, mother of the twins Perez and Zerah) · Tamar Hossain (Bangladeshi environmental activist) · Tamar Yoseloff (Poet and author) · Tamar Golan (Israeli author and journalist)
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