UK girl's name
Tammara
A feminine name with Arabic roots, possibly meaning "prosperous" or "abundant dates".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1996. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tammara is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tammara popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1996 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2683, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 5 births.
This profile covers 5 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1996 to 1996. 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.
Tammara is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 5 living people in the UK are called Tammara. 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 1997 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tammara ranked #2683 for girls in England and Wales in 1996, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 5 girls were registered as Tammara.
- • About 5 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tammara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2683
1996
Births in 1996
5
Latest year
Peak year
1996
5 births
Estimated living
5
2026
Meaning
What does Tammara mean?
Tammara is a feminine given name with origins tracing back to ancient Sanskrit and India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "tamara," which means "lotus flower" or "tree." It is believed to have been used as a name since the 6th century BCE in India.
The name Tammara gained popularity across the Indian subcontinent and was later adopted by various cultures and regions. In Persian, the name is spelled as "Tamareh" and has a similar meaning related to the lotus flower. The name also has variations in Arabic, such as "Tamara" and "Tamarah."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tammara can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In this text, Tammara is mentioned as the name of a princess from the kingdom of Virata. This reference dates back to around the 4th century BCE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tammara. One of the earliest was Tammara Devi (c. 925 CE), a Hindu queen and ruler of the Chola Empire in South India. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of religious institutions.
Another notable bearer of the name was Tammara Khanum (1768-1858), a Persian princess and poet from the Qajar dynasty. Her works were widely celebrated and she was known for her contributions to Persian literature.
In more recent times, Tammara Statton (1950-2007) was an American actress and model who appeared in various television shows and films in the 1970s and 1980s.
Tammara Thibeault (born 1979) is a Canadian actress and singer, best known for her roles in various television series and stage productions.
Tammara Van Sickle (born 1957) is an American author and illustrator of children's books, including the popular "Muffin Family" series.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Tammara throughout history, showcasing its longevity and cultural significance across different regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tammara by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tammara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #2683 | 5 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tammara: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tammara in the UK right now?
In 1996, Tammara was ranked #2683 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Tammara most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 5 babies registered as Tammara in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tammara?
A feminine name with Arabic roots, possibly meaning "prosperous" or "abundant dates".
How many people are called Tammara in the UK?
A total of 5 babies have been registered as Tammara 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.