Tami: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: t-ahm-ee
Origin: Israel
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Region Origin: Western Asia, East Asia
Meaning: Palm tree

Tami is a versatile and elegant name with multiple origins. It is often considered a short form of Tamara, which means "palm tree" or "date palm" in Hebrew. Tami has Hebrew origins meaning 'date palm'and also has a Japanese interpretation, but the latter is less commonly recognized. This name has symbolic references to date palms, which are highly significant in Jewish, and Muslim religions. The use of Tami as a given name has remained relatively consistent over time, with its popularity fluctuating in different regions. It is an appealing name that conveys strength and divine blessings.

Tami Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Tami is currently #22605 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Tami is currently #12856 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Tami is currently #10132 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Tami is currently #5743 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Tami is currently #11508 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Tami is currently #6548 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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