Tamar
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tamar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 885 babies have been named Tamar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tamar is past its peak , currently ranked #16,169 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,169
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Also a Girl Name
Tamar is also used as a girl name, ranked #2364.
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About the Name Tamar
Tamar is a boy name .
Is Tamar a boy or girl name? Tamar is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,169 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,364. Tamar is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tamar is currently ranked #16,169 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tamar include Tam, Tay, Taie, and Tamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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