Irina vs Tamara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irina

Girl #1,569 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Greek Slavic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,569
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ira, Rena

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Irina Rank #1,569
Tamara Rank #1,755

Irina is more popular, ranked #1569 vs #1755 for Tamara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irina ___

  • Irina Sofia
  • Irina Natasha
  • Irina Valentina
  • Irina Elena
  • Irina Rose
  • Irina Marie

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 Irina

Natasha Dmitri Tatiana Pavel Anya

If you choose Tamara

Natasha Svetlana Sophia Dmitri Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irina or Tamara more popular?

Irina is more popular, ranked #1569 compared to Tamara at #1755 in the United States.

What do Irina and Tamara mean?

Irina means "peace" (Greek origin). Tamara means "date palm tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irina and Tamara boy or girl names?

Irina is primarily a girl name. Tamara is primarily a girl name.

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