Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Tama
Tama is a girl baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Date palm tree". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Tama often also consider Tamie.
Tama meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Date palm tree
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Tama to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Tama as T·A·M·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Tama is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Tama variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Tamaa, Tamae, Tamay, Tam.
- Nicknames: Tama works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Tama with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Tama middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Tamie, Tana, Tani, Tammy, Tanya — full picks on the sibling names for Tama guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Tama? Browse our names like Tama guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Tama
What does the name Tama mean?
Tama means "Date palm tree" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Tama?
Tama originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Tama?
Tama has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Tama a boy's or girl's name?
Tama is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Tama in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Tama sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Tama?
Names that share Tama's sound and style include Tamie, Tana, Tani, Tammy, Tanya.
What middle names pair well with Tama?
Good middle-name fits for Tama pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Tama is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Tama is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Tama?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tama share its rhythm without rhyming — Tamie, Tana, Tani all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.