Tamaria
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning, perhaps derived from Tamar.
Name Census estimates that about 802 living Americans carry the first name Tamaria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tamaria today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tamaria births was 1997 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tamaria. 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
802
~ 1 in 427,374 Americans
Peak year
1997
32 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,432
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Tamaria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tamaria from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 223 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
Tamaria 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 Tamaria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tamarias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Alabama recorded the most babies named Tamaria, while Illinois, Georgia, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tamaria
The name Tamaria finds its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia around 3500-3000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "tama," meaning "life," and "ria," meaning "path" or "way." The name essentially translates to "the path of life" or "the way of living."
Tamaria was a relatively uncommon name in ancient times, but it did appear in a few Sumerian clay tablets and cuneiform inscriptions. These records suggest that the name was bestowed upon individuals who were believed to possess a deep understanding of the mysteries of life and a profound connection with the natural world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tamaria can be traced back to a Sumerian priestess who lived around 2800 BCE. She was revered for her wisdom and her ability to interpret the patterns of the stars and the cycles of nature. Her name has been etched into the annals of history as a symbol of spiritual enlightenment and reverence for the forces of life.
Throughout the centuries, the name Tamaria has been carried by several notable figures, each leaving their mark on the tapestry of human history. In the 5th century BCE, Tamaria of Ephesus was a renowned philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of geometry. Her teachings and writings were studied and revered by scholars of her time.
During the Renaissance period, Tamaria Visconti was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. Born in 1447, she was renowned for her patronage of artists, writers, and philosophers, and her court in Milan was a hub of cultural and intellectual exchange.
In the 18th century, Tamaria Kovalevskaya was a Russian mathematician and writer. Born in 1850, she was the first woman to hold a chair in mathematics at a European university. Her groundbreaking work in partial differential equations and her contributions to the field of mathematics earned her widespread recognition and admiration.
Another notable figure bearing the name Tamaria was Tamaria Bunke, a German communist and revolutionary who fought alongside Che Guevara in Bolivia in the 1960s. Born in 1937, she was known for her unwavering commitment to the revolutionary cause and her bravery in the face of adversity.
Throughout history, the name Tamaria has been imbued with a sense of purpose, wisdom, and a deep connection to the essence of life. It has been carried by individuals who have left an indelible mark on the world, each contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience and knowledge.
People
Tamaria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tamaria 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
Tamaria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tamaria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 802 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tamaria 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 427,374 US residents.
Is Tamaria a common name?
We classify Tamaria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 845 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tamaria most popular?
The single biggest year for Tamaria was 1997, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tamaria is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tamaria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tamaria 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.