Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Tamra
Tamra is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Tamra is a girl baby name of Hebrew origin. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Tamra often also consider Tamira.
Tamra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Tamra has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Tamra to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Tamra as T·A·M·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Tamra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Tamra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Tamraa, Tamrae, Tamray, Tamr.
- Nicknames: Tam and T.
- Middle names: Pair Tamra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Tamra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Tamira, Tamarra, Tamir, Tamarah, Tanner — full picks on the sibling names for Tamra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Tamra? Browse our names like Tamra 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 Tamra
What does the name Tamra mean?
Tamra has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Tamra?
Tamra originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Tamra?
Tamra has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Tamra a boy's or girl's name?
Tamra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Tamra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Tamra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Tamra?
Names that share Tamra's sound and style include Tamira, Tamarra, Tamir, Tamarah, Tanner.
What middle names pair well with Tamra?
Good middle-name fits for Tamra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Tamra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Tamra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Tamra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tamra share its rhythm without rhyming — Tamira, Tamarra, Tamir all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.