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Tamaira

Quick answerTamaira is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "palm tree" or derived from the Tamil word "tamarai" meaning "lotus," reflecting botanical significance in its linguistic root.

Sanskrit/Tamil · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,227
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1997
Syllables3
OriginSanskrit/Tamil
LanguageSanskrit/Tamil
CultureSouth Indian/Tamil
ReligionHindu
Letters7
Numerology9 Chaldean 5
Global rank#16,227

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Tamaira

Tamaira is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "palm tree" or derived from the Tamil word "tamarai" meaning "lotus," reflecting botanical significance in its linguistic root.

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Etymology

Tamaira is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "palm tree" or derived from the Tamil word "tamarai" meaning "lotus," reflecting botanical significance in its linguistic root. The name is primarily used in South Indian, particularly Tamil and Hindu cultures, with historical usage among Hindu and Tamil-speaking communities.

Tamaira currently ranks #16,227 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.

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