Tamboura
Tamboura is a girl baby name. Ranked #62,294 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
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Historical Record
Tamboura first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 5 babies have been named Tamboura in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tamboura is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,294 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,294
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Tamboura is also used as a boy name, ranked #13833.
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About the Name Tamboura
Tamboura is a girl name .
Is Tamboura a boy or girl name? Tamboura is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,294 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,833. Tamboura is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tamboura is currently ranked #62,294 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tamboura include Tam, Tay, Tamie, and Tambie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis