Imara vs Tamia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imara

Girl #2,993 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, resolute, firm"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili African East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,993
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima, Mara

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Tamia

Girl #3,085 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"storehouse keeper, one who distributes"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

African American Canadian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,085
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tami, Mia

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Popularity Comparison

Imara Rank #2,993
Tamia Rank #3,085

Imara is more popular, ranked #2993 vs #3085 for Tamia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imara ___

  • Imara Zoe
  • Imara Faith
  • Imara Grace
  • Imara Joy
  • Imara Amara
  • Imara Nia

Tamia ___

  • Tamia Rose
  • Tamia Grace
  • Tamia Marie
  • Tamia Nicole
  • Tamia Joy
  • Tamia Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Imara

Zuri Amara Nia Jabari Kofi

If you choose Tamia

Amara Zara Nia Layla Malik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imara or Tamia more popular?

Imara is more popular, ranked #2993 compared to Tamia at #3085 in the United States.

What do Imara and Tamia mean?

Imara means "strong, resolute, firm" (Swahili origin). Tamia means "storehouse keeper, one who distributes" (Greek origin).

Are Imara and Tamia boy or girl names?

Imara is primarily a girl name. Tamia is primarily a girl name.

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