Total births
16
Girls' name · since 1993
Tamai
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Tamai, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1993–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
Tamai sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 16 recorded since 1993.
Social Security Administration records show Tamai recorded 16 times among girls since 1993, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2001.
- 16 total births
- 1993–2001 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 girls have been named Tamai since 1993, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2001.
- 16
- total births
- 1993–2001
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Tamai was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
6 babies were named Tamai in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Tamai's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tamai's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1993, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tamai at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Tamai popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2001
- Peak year (1998)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Tamai by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Tamai's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Tamai births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 11 births (69% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamai? ▼
16 babies have been named Tamai since 1993. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1998 with 6 births.
When was Tamai most popular? ▼
Tamai was most popular in the 1990s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
How long has the name Tamai been used? ▼
Records for Tamai go back to 1993, giving 9 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Tamai? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tammy, Tamara, Tami, Tammie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tamai's data
- Tamai's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tamai
Nearby Names Like Tamai
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamai
Tammy Girl
#4794 332,015 births
Tamara Girl
#1761 131,286 births
Tami Girl
#11244 37,927 births
Tammie Girl
35,380 births
Tamika Girl
22,760 births
Compare Tamai side by side: Tamai vs Tammy Tamai vs Tamara Tamai vs Tami
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tamai: Baby Name Since 1993 - 16 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamai. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tamai draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.