Tamra
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tamra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 5 babies have been named Tamra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tamra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,736 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,736
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Girl Name
Tamra is also used as a girl name, ranked #48206.
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"dark, brown-haired one"
#39,568 in US
Greek origin
"to tame, subdue"
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Hebrew via Irish origin
"God is gracious"
#39,878 in US
Old French origin
"warm earthy hue; tanned"
#39,591 in US
Hebrew origin
"God will raise up"
#39,864 in US
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#39,548 in US
English origin
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#39,603 in US
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About the Name Tamra
Tamra is a boy name .
Is Tamra a boy or girl name? Tamra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,736 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #48,206. Tamra is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tamra is currently ranked #39,736 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tamra include Tam, Tay, Taie, and Tamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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