US Popularity Rank: 9088

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Date palm

Sweet and lyrical, Tamera is a feminine name of Hebrew origin that means “date palm.” A variant of Tamara, it was a consistent favorite for decades, reaching popularity in the 1970s and 1990s. Some may recognize it from the American TV show Sister Sister which starred actresses and twins Tia and Tamera Mowry. Derived from the Biblical name Tamar, it is a fitting choice if you hope to raise baby in your faith. In the Arab world, date palms are symbolic of prosperity, fertility, and eternal life, which are all sure to come to your little one with a name like Tamera.