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Tamu

Girl Name #23,102 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tamu is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Tamu often also consider Cristin, Eun, Adianez .

Popularity Over Time

#23,102
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#23,102
Total SSA Count
7

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tamu

Is Tamu a boy or girl name?
Tamu is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #23102. As a boy name, it is ranked #27230. Tamu is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Tamu?
Tamu is currently ranked #23102 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Tamu a common or rare name?
Tamu is an uncommon name, ranked #23102 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tamu

Tamu is a girl name .

Is Tamu a boy or girl name? Tamu is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,102 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,230. Tamu is more commonly used as a girl name.

Tamu is currently ranked #23,102 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Tamu include Tamara, Tamar, Tamia, Tammy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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