Tamera

Hebrew

"date palm tree"

Tamera Origin and Meaning

The name Tamera is a girl's name.

Tamera is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, typically considered a variant of Tamara. The name Tamara derives from the Hebrew 'tamar,' meaning 'date palm tree,' a symbol of beauty, grace, and fertility in ancient cultures. Tamera gained notable recognition in the United States during the 1970s and peaked in popularity during the 1980s, partly influenced by actress Tamera Mowry. The name carries a melodic quality with its three syllables and soft consonants, giving it both strength and femininity. While less common than Tamara, Tamera offers a slightly distinctive variation that maintains the original name's elegant associations while standing out on its own. The palm tree symbolism connects bearers to qualities of resilience and natural beauty.

Tamera Rank in US Top 1000

# 913 in the US

Popularity of the name Tamera

• 984 England 2014

Famous People Named Tamera

• Tamera Darvette Mowry Housley, American actress; twin of sister Tia Dashon Mowry
• Tamera Foster English pop singer of "The X Factor" UK
• Tamera Lynn Gattis Alexander American romance novelist
• Tamera Young American basketball player
• Tamera Marie Lagac Szijarto Miss Philippines Earth 2005

The name Tamera in Pop Culture

• Tamera Ann Campbell character on TV's "Sister, Sister," played by Tamera Mowry