Tamara
Meaning: Grace, eternal, immortal
Origin: Igbo/Sanskrit/Latin
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #191
Total births: 2,275
History: Tamara peaked in the 1990s in Australia. The name brings Russian-Hebrew elegance to Australian naming. Tamara represents the multicultural richness of modern Australian society.
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| Current rank (1996) | #95 |
| Babies named Tamara in 1996 | 84 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 2,275 |
| Peak year | 1993 (154 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #52 |
| Years in records | 1975–1996 (21 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 32 spots |
Frequently asked about Tamara
What does the name Tamara mean?
Tamara means “Grace, eternal, immortal” from Igbo/Sanskrit/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Tamara?
Tamara has Igbo/Sanskrit/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Grace, eternal, immortal”.
How popular is Tamara in Australia?
Tamara ranked #95 in Australia in 1996 — given to 84 babies that year.
When was Tamara most popular?
Tamara peaked in 1993 with 154 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Tamara a boy or girl name?
Tamara is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Tamaras in registered births are female.
Is the name Tamara rising or falling in popularity?
Tamara has fallen 32 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #63 in 1991 to #95 in 1996.
How long has Tamara been recorded in Australia?
Tamara appears in birth records in Australia across 21 years — from 1975 through 1996.