Tamaj
Hebrew name representing abundance and generosity.
Name Census estimates that about 102 living Americans carry the first name Tamaj. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tamaj today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamaj births was 2007 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamaj. 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
102
~ 1 in 3,360,337 Americans
Peak year
2007
10 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,140
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Tamaj: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tamaj from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 49 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tamaj 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 Tamaj 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 Tamaj
The name Tamaj is believed to have originated from the ancient Berber language spoken by indigenous peoples of North Africa. The Berber language dates back to at least the 3rd century BC, and various dialects were spoken across a vast region spanning from Morocco to Egypt.
Tamaj is derived from the Berber root "tmj," which means "to be firm" or "to be steadfast." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as resilient, resolute, or unwavering in character. The name's linguistic roots can be traced to the Proto-Berber language, an ancient ancestor of modern Berber dialects.
In ancient times, the name Tamaj appeared in various inscriptions and historical records from the region. One notable example is the "Inscriptions of Dougga," a collection of ancient Punic and Libyan inscriptions found in the ruins of the city of Dougga in modern-day Tunisia. These inscriptions, dating back to the 3rd century BC, contain references to individuals bearing the name Tamaj or variations of it.
The earliest recorded bearer of the name Tamaj is believed to be Tamaj Ibn Bakkar, a 7th-century Berber warrior and chieftain from the Awraba tribe. He is known for leading a rebellion against the Umayyad Caliphate in North Africa between 688 and 689 AD.
Another notable figure in history with the name Tamaj was Tamaj al-Fasi, a 12th-century Moroccan scholar and philosopher. He was born in Fez in 1137 and is renowned for his contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and Islamic philosophy.
In the 14th century, Tamaj al-Andalusi was a renowned Andalusian poet and writer from the city of Granada. He is celebrated for his poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Tamaj ibn Battuta, born in 1304, was a famous Moroccan explorer and traveler. He is best known for his extensive travels across Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe, which he documented in his famous travelogue, "The Rihla" (The Travels).
In the 16th century, Tamaj al-Maghribi was a prominent Moroccan mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the study of trigonometry and the development of astronomical instruments.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Tamaj, a name steeped in the rich cultural heritage of the Berber peoples of North Africa.
People
Tamaj + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tamaj as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tamaj: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamaj?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 102 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamaj 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 3,360,337 US residents.
Is Tamaj a common name?
We classify Tamaj as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 103 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamaj most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamaj was 2007, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamaj is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tamaj in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tamaj a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamaj in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Tamaj still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tamaj in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tamaj can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Tamaj?
Find out how many Americans are named Tamaj on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.