Tamera
2025 SSA
About Tamera
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.
Pronounced tuh-MAIR-uh.
As of October 2026, Tamera ranked #6801 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #381 in 1959.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,840 | 61 | 34.1 |
| 2015 | #3,427 | 47 | 26.3 |
| 2016 | #2,964 | 57 | 32.2 |
| 2017 | #4,565 | 31 | 18 |
| 2018 | #4,230 | 34 | 20 |
| 2019 | #3,997 | 37 | 22 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Tamera on lists
Famous Tameras
- 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
Tamera in pop culture
- Tamera Ann Campbell
character on TV's "Sister, Sister," played by Tamera Mowry