Tamarisk
Pronunciation: [ t-AM-er-ihsk ]
Tamarisk is a girl baby name. Ranked #59,393 in the US, popular nicknames include Tam, Tay, and Tamie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Tamarisk is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-AM-er-ihsk.
Parents who love the name Tamarisk often also consider Kellymarie, Maaike, Kiffin .
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Historical Record
Tamarisk first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 14 babies have been named Tamarisk in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tamarisk is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,393 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,393
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Tamarisk
Tamarisk is a girl name .
Tamarisk is currently ranked #59,393 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tamarisk include Tam, Tay, Tamie, and Tamaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tamarisk include Tamara, Tamar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis