Tamar

Tamar is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 77 babies in the United States.

Tamar at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Tamar

Tamar belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tamar first appears in Social Security records in 1915 and has been given to 6,968 babies since 1880, including 77 in 2024.

Tamar in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Babies named Tamar in 2024
77
Total since 1880
6,968

Tamar in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Tamar in 2025
9
Total since 1996
399

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tamar mean?

The meaning of Tamar is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tamar a boy or girl name?

Tamar is a unisex name. In 2024, 77 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tamar?

Tamar comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tamar?

Tamar is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1915 and has been given to 6,968 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].