Tamaira
A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "little wild rose".
Name Census estimates that about 265 living Americans carry the first name Tamaira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tamaira today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamaira births was 1997 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamaira. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
265
~ 1 in 1,293,413 Americans
Peak year
1997
22 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2015 SSA rank
#16,224
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Tamaira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tamaira from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 106 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamaira by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tamaira during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tamaira
The name Tamaira is a feminine given name originating from the Tupi language, spoken by indigenous tribes in Brazil and other parts of South America. The name is believed to have emerged during the pre-Columbian era, before the arrival of European explorers and colonizers in the region.
Tamaira is derived from the Tupi words "tama," meaning "village" or "settlement," and "ira," which can be translated as "to live" or "to dwell." This suggests that the name may have been associated with the concept of living in a community or village, reflecting the traditional way of life of the Tupi people.
While there are no known historical references to the name Tamaira in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that the name was used by various Tupi tribes and communities across Brazil and neighboring regions. The earliest recorded examples of this name are likely to be found in colonial-era documents or records from the 16th and 17th centuries, when Europeans began documenting the indigenous populations of South America.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Tamaira. One such person was Tamaira Ubirajara, a Brazilian activist and advocate for indigenous rights, who was born in 1953 and played a significant role in raising awareness about the struggles and challenges faced by indigenous communities in Brazil.
Another individual with this name was Tamaira Kunami, a Brazilian artist and painter known for her vibrant depictions of indigenous life and culture. Kunami, who lived from 1935 to 2012, was widely acclaimed for her work and received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career.
In the realm of literature, Tamaira Oliveira was a Brazilian writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and prose during the late 20th century. Her work often explored themes related to indigenous identity, cultural preservation, and the beauty of the natural world.
Tamaira Alves was a Brazilian martial artist and practitioner of Capoeira, a traditional Afro-Brazilian martial art form. She was born in 1972 and gained recognition for her skill and dedication to preserving and promoting this important cultural heritage.
Finally, Tamaira Rodrigues was a Brazilian environmentalist and activist who dedicated her life to protecting the Amazon rainforest and the rights of indigenous communities living within it. She played a pivotal role in several environmental campaigns and initiatives throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
People
Tamaira + last name combinations
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Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Tamaira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamaira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 265 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamaira going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,293,413 US residents.
Is Tamaira a common name?
We classify Tamaira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 278 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamaira most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamaira was 1997, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamaira is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tamaira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamaira in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.