Donna vs Tamara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tamara

Girl #1,755 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"date palm tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Russian Eastern European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,755
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tammy, Tammi, Tami

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Donna Rank #1,937
Tamara Rank #1,755

Tamara is more popular, ranked #1755 vs #1937 for Donna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Donna ___

  • Donna Marie
  • Donna Jean
  • Donna Lynn
  • Donna Lee
  • Donna Jo
  • Donna Kay

Tamara ___

  • Tamara Rose
  • Tamara Lynn
  • Tamara Marie
  • Tamara Louise
  • Tamara Ann
  • Tamara Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Donna

Linda Sandra Barbara Dennis Larry

If you choose Tamara

Natasha Svetlana Sophia Dmitri Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donna or Tamara more popular?

Tamara is more popular, ranked #1755 compared to Donna at #1937 in the United States.

What do Donna and Tamara mean?

Donna means "lady, woman" (Italian origin). Tamara means "date palm tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Donna and Tamara boy or girl names?

Donna is primarily a girl name. Tamara is primarily a girl name.

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