Total births
1,326
Girls' name · since 1957
Tamarah
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 1,326 babies named Tamarah, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,326
- total births
- 1957–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Tamarah sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,326 recorded since 1957.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tamarah has been recorded 1,326 times among girls since 1957, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2021.
- 1,326 total births
- 1957–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,326 girls have been named Tamarah since 1957, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,326
- total births
- 1957–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Tamarah was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
38 babies were named Tamarah in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Tamarah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Tamarah's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2018, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Tamarah at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Tamarah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2021
- Peak year (1996)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Tamarah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tamarah's strongest decade.
304 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Tamarah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 68
1950s
68 births
- 1960s
1960s
233 births
- 1970s
1970s
235 births
- 1980s
1980s
304 births
- 1990s
1990s
239 births
- 2000s
2000s
169 births
- 2010s 73
2010s
73 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 304 births (23% of all-time use).
How Tamarah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tamarah's total volume
Tamarah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tamarah by state
Where Tamarah concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 34 | 2.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 15 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Tamarah's total US births 2.6%
Even split
34 of 1,326 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamarah? ▼
Tamarah has been given to 1,326 babies in the U.S. since 1957, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 38 babies were born in 1996, its single highest year.
When was Tamarah most popular? ▼
Tamarah was most popular in the 1980s decade with 304 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Tamarah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tamarah are California (34 births), New York (15 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Tamarah been used? ▼
Tamarah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1957, spanning 65 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Tamarah? ▼
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 Tamarah's data
- Tamarah's decade-level peak was the 1980s (304 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tamarahs (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Tamarah
Nearby Names Like Tamarah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamarah
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Tami Girl
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Tammie Girl
35,380 births
Tamika Girl
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Compare Tamarah side by side: Tamarah vs Tammy Tamarah vs Tamara Tamarah vs Tami
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1957–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tamarah: Baby Name Since 1957 - 1,326 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamarah. 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 Tamarah 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 June 2026.