Thamar
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Thamar first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 85 babies have been named Thamar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thamar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,167 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,167
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Thamar
Thamar is a girl name .
Is Thamar a boy or girl name? Thamar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #59,167 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #25,276. Thamar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Thamar is currently ranked #59,167 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thamar include Tha, Tham, Thamy, Thamie, Thy, Thie, and Thakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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