Barbara vs Tamia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #3,085 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"storehouse keeper, one who distributes"

Origin: Greek

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Barbara Rank #860

Tamia Rank #3,085

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #3085 for Tamia.

Is Barbara or Tamia more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Tamia at #3085 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Tamia mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Tamia means "storehouse keeper, one who distributes" (Greek origin).

Are Barbara and Tamia boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Tamia is primarily a girl name.