Tamar is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning “Date palm; a symbol of beauty and grace.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Tammy, Tam. As of 2026, Tamar ranks #873 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #559 in 1915.
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TAH-mar
Phonetic spelling
Currently #873 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Tamar means “Date palm; a symbol of beauty and grace.” It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Tamar is pronounced TAH-mar.
Tamar is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Tamar currently ranks #873 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Tamar include Tammy, Tam.
Middle names that pair well with Tamar include Tamar Ruth, Tamar Naomi, Tamar Leah.
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