UK girl's name
Tamira
An Arabic feminine name meaning "tree date" or "date palm.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tamira is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tamira popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 9 births.
This profile covers 94 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1998 to 2024. 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 94 living people in the UK are called Tamira. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tamira ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 9 girls were registered as Tamira.
- • About 94 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tamira as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2014
9 births
Estimated living
94
2026
Meaning
What does Tamira mean?
The name Tamira is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "tamra," which means "copper" or "reddish-brown." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals with reddish or copper-colored hair or complexion.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to a character named Tamira, who was a nymph or apsara (celestial maiden) associated with beauty and grace. Some sources also link the name to the Tamil language, which is a Dravidian language spoken primarily in southern India and Sri Lanka.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Tamira can be traced back to ancient Indian texts and inscriptions from the 5th to 6th centuries CE. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Tamira Bai, a 16th-century Indian princess and warrior from the Bundela Rajput clan. She was known for her bravery and leadership during the resistance against the Mughal Empire.
Another prominent individual with the name Tamira was Tamira Puar, a 13th-century Indian ruler who belonged to the Puar Dynasty of Dhar in present-day Madhya Pradesh. She was celebrated for her wisdom, administrative skills, and patronage of arts and culture.
In the realm of literature, Tamira was the name of a character in the ancient Indian epic poem "Mahabharata." She was depicted as a beautiful and virtuous woman who faced various challenges and trials.
Beyond India, the name Tamira has also been recorded in other cultures and regions. For instance, there was a Greek poet named Tamira who lived in the 3rd century BCE and was known for her lyrical compositions.
Additionally, Tamira was the name of a 9th-century Byzantine empress who ruled the Eastern Roman Empire alongside her husband, Emperor Michael II. She was known for her political acumen and influential role in the imperial court.
It is worth noting that while the name Tamira has ancient roots and historical significance, it has also been used in more recent times, though with varying popularity across different regions and cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tamira over time
The chart below shows babies named Tamira registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tamira, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamira by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tamira 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4081 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4355 | 42 | 8 |
| 2000s | #3881 | 32 | 7 |
| 1990s | #3019 | 10 | 2 |
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- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tamira: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tamira in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tamira was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Tamira most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 9 babies registered as Tamira in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tamira?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "tree date" or "date palm.".
How many people are called Tamira in the UK?
A total of 94 babies have been registered as Tamira across the 19 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.