The baby name Tamria is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced TAM-ree-uh (IPA: /ˈtæmriə/).
Tamria is English in Origin.
The baby name Tamria is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced TAM-ree-uh (IPA: /ˈtæmriə/).
Tamria is English in Origin.
Tamria is a rare modern feminine name most plausibly formed as an elaboration of Hebrew Tamar, often via Tamara, with the melodic -ia ending. Tamar in Hebrew means “date palm,” a symbol of fruitfulness, beauty, and uprightness; the root tamr in Arabic also denotes dates, reinforcing the same imagery. Thus Tamria carries connotations of resilience and sweetness.
Usage appears chiefly in English-speaking countries from the late 20th century onward, likely emerging alongside creative elaborations such as Tamaria and Tamera. While Tamria itself has little historical record, its relatives are longstanding: biblical Tamar; widely used Tamara in Slavic and Georgian spheres (notably Queen Tamar of Georgia); and Arabic-influenced forms like Tamriyah/Tamriya. Variant spellings and cognates include Tamara, Tamar, Tamera, Tamaria, Tamriyah, and Tamrya. Common short forms are Tam, Tami/Tammy, Ria, and Mia.
Tamria is vanishingly rare. We hold just 8 recorded uses of it, from 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
Tamria is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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