UK girl's name
Tamarra
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Arabic meaning "tree" or "date palm.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tamarra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tamarra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 5 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1997 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Tamarra. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tamarra ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 5 girls were registered as Tamarra.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tamarra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
5 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Tamarra mean?
The name Tamarra is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE in ancient India. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "tamara," meaning "lotus flower" or "tree." The lotus flower holds significant symbolism in Indian mythology and religion, representing purity, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tamarra can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this epic, Tamarra is mentioned as the name of a beautiful and virtuous princess.
During the medieval period, the name Tamarra gained popularity among various ruling dynasties in India. One notable figure was Tamarra Devi, a Rajput princess who ruled the kingdom of Gwalior in the 15th century CE. She was known for her bravery and military tactics, successfully defending her kingdom against invading forces.
In the 16th century, a renowned Indian poet and scholar, Tamarra Kavi, made significant contributions to the Telugu literature. His works, including the famous poem "Tamarra Ramayanam," a retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana, are still widely studied and appreciated today.
Another historical figure with the name Tamarra was Tamarra Bundu, a 17th-century African queen who ruled the Kingdom of Bundu (present-day Guinea-Bissau) with wisdom and strength. She is celebrated for her efforts in promoting trade and diplomacy with neighboring kingdoms.
In the 19th century, Tamarra Desai was a prominent Indian social reformer and advocate for women's education. She established several schools and organizations aimed at empowering women and promoting their rights in a patriarchal society.
While the name Tamarra has its roots in ancient India and has been carried by notable figures throughout history, it has also gained popularity in various cultures and regions around the world, with variations in spelling and pronunciation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tamarra over time
The chart below shows babies named Tamarra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tamarra, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamarra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tamarra was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4524 | 9 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2738 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tamarra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tamarra in the UK right now?
In 2006, Tamarra was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tamarra most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 5 babies registered as Tamarra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tamarra?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Arabic meaning "tree" or "date palm.".
How many people are called Tamarra in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Tamarra across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.