Tami Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tami originates from Hebrew, meaning 'palm tree', evolving from Tamara and Tamar. It has biblical relevance, being connected to the Old Testament. Tami became popular in the late 20th century, carrying traits of friendliness and warmth, and is associated with notable figures in entertainment.
The name Tami is most popular in Oregon, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tami has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tami' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4781st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5827th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5743rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 301st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 252nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 977th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6480th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14090th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tami' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tami"
Pronunciation
/ˈtæmi/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Tami is derived from the Hebrew name Tamara, which means 'palm tree'.
Meaning
palm tree
Language Evolution
Tamara, Tamar, Tami
Biblical Background
Tami, as a derivative of Tamar, has biblical roots, as Tamar is a name mentioned in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
The name Tami gained popularity in the latter half of the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Tamara, Tami, Tammy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tami is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Tami Roman - American television personality, Tami Erin - American actress and model
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tami"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tami"
"Tami" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4781st of 7552 | 39 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5827th of 10718 | 46 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5743rd of 9204 | 36 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 301st of 12526 | 16,524 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 252nd of 19264 | 18,140 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 977th of 27321 | 2,857 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6480th of 35406 | 294 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14090th of 30306 | 63 |
Regional Popularity of "Tami" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tami" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
10.73% 239th/2227 |
15.39% 374th/2430 |
14.44% 412th/2853 |
7.06% 196th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
6.47% 190th/2937 |
8.84% 308th/3483 |
10.20% 359th/3518 |
4.06% 164th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.19% 744th/3685 |
24.40% 1092nd/4475 |
25.01% 1299th/5194 |
14.42% 911th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
- |
66.78% 4984th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tami"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tami" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.