US Popularity:20569
Origin:Japanese
Meaning:Thunder; Globe; Jewel; Son; Boy
Show your little one they are the jewel in your crown with the gender-neutral name Tama. As striking as it is sweet, it means "thunder," "globe," "jewel," "son," or "boy." Boasting strong Japanese roots, it is a meaningful way to honor baby's heritage or represent how they are truly the center of your universe. Some may recognize the moniker from one of the literary "brat pack" members, Tama Janowitz, an American novelist who rose to fame after her 1986 collection of short stories, Slaves of New York. With a name like Tama, it's no doubt that your bundle of joy will be just as influential.

Tama Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2006
Gender:
Girl
#30438
in 2006
- 3197
from 2002
In comparison to the previous year's data
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