Tama
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Thunder
- Origin
- Native American
Tama Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,433 baby girls have been named Tama. The name peaked in 1959 with 97 US births that year (rank #1086).
Top States for Tama
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Tama births are: Pennsylvania (49), Oklahoma (37), Ohio (34).
Other Native American-Origin Names Like Tama
If you like Tama's Native American origin, consider these related names: Abedabun, Abequa, Abeque, Abetzi, Abey. Browse all Native American names →
4-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Tama's exact length and starting letter: Tacy, Tadd, Tage, Tahu, Tait.
Quick Facts About Tama
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom | Derives From Thomas Twin. | Male | English |
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Compare Tama to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Tama against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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