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UK girl's name

Tameira

A feminine name potentially originating from Hindi meaning "dark and beautiful".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tameira is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tameira popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5545, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. 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.

Tameira is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tameira. 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 2009 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tameira ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 girls were registered as Tameira.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tameira as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5545

2008

Births in 2008

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Tameira mean?

The name Tameira has its origins in Ancient Greece, where it was derived from the Greek words "tame" and "ira," meaning "to cut" and "peace," respectively. This unique combination suggests the name may have been given to individuals who were believed to have the ability to resolve conflicts or bring about peace through decisive action.

In the 5th century BCE, the name Tameira was mentioned in the writings of the Greek historian Herodotus, who documented the names of several individuals from the region of Ionia, located in modern-day Turkey. However, the exact context and significance of the name in Herodotus' work remain unclear.

The earliest recorded individual with the name Tameira was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE. Little is known about her life, except that she was a follower of the Cynic philosophical school and was known for her unconventional teachings and way of life.

In the 2nd century CE, a woman named Tameira was mentioned in the works of the Roman writer and philosopher Aulus Gellius. According to Gellius, Tameira was a respected teacher and intellectual who resided in Athens and was renowned for her knowledge of rhetoric and philosophy.

During the Byzantine era, a notable figure named Tameira lived in the 6th century CE. She was a Christian mystic and ascetic who is said to have performed several miracles and attracted a following of devotees. Her life and teachings were recorded in various hagiographies (writings about the lives of saints) of the time.

In the 12th century, a woman named Tameira was a prominent figure in the court of the Normans in Sicily. She was a skilled diplomat and advisor to King Roger II, and her influence was instrumental in fostering cultural exchange and cooperation between the Normans and the various ethnic and religious groups living in the region.

Another historical figure with the name Tameira was a 16th-century Ottoman poet and calligrapher. Born in Istanbul, she was renowned for her mastery of the Arabic script and her beautiful, lyrical poetry, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Tameira by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tameira 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 #5545 3 1

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FAQ

Tameira: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tameira in the UK right now?

In 2008, Tameira was ranked #5545 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Tameira most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Tameira in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tameira?

A feminine name potentially originating from Hindi meaning "dark and beautiful".

How many people are called Tameira in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tameira across the 1 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.