Tamira
Every Tamira since 1957 — 2,158 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tamira
Tamira is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1957, 2,158 American babies have been named Tamira. Its peak came in 1999, when 79 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tamira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tamira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,500 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,900 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,481 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,484 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,479 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,284 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,561 |
| 2017 | 21 | #6,021 |
| 2016 | 15 | #7,942 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,964 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,959 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,303 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,823 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6,539 |
| 2010 | 26 | #5,395 |
| 2009 | 47 | #3,508 |
| 2008 | 48 | #3,472 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,779 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,558 |
| 2005 | 43 | #3,503 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,777 |
| 2003 | 66 | #2,491 |
| 2002 | 48 | #3,064 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,878 |
| 2000 | 42 | #3,264 |
| 1995 | 53 | #2,454 |
| 1990 | 34 | #3,288 |
| 1985 | 43 | #2,352 |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,745 |
| 1975 | 44 | #2,021 |
| 1970 | 15 | #4,020 |
| 1965 | 24 | #2,527 |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,340 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Tamira
- Tamira Paszek Tennis player · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tamira in 2025?
Tamira did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Tamira?
2,158 babies have been named Tamira in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tamira most popular?
Tamira peaked in 1999, when 79 newborns received the name.
Is Tamira a boy or girl name?
Tamira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tamira rising or falling?
Tamira is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tamira?
Well-known people named Tamira include Tamira Paszek (tennis player).