Tamas

Q: What is the origin of Tamas?

Tamas is of Hungarian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Tamas?

According to the latest SSA data, Tamas is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Tamas a boy name?

Tamas is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Twin"

Hungarian form of Thomas, ultimately from Aramaic for twin, used widely in Central European naming.

Themes:hungarianbiblicalthomasmasculine

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Popularity History of Tamas

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

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Unranked

Tamas did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Tamas Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Tamas.

8 ideas

tamy

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tama

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tie

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amas

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masy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Tamas

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Tamas mean?

Tamas means "Twin". Hungarian form of Thomas, ultimately from Aramaic for twin, used widely in Central European naming.

What is the origin of Tamas?

Tamas is of Hungarian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Tamas?

According to the latest SSA data, Tamas is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Tamas a boy name?

Tamas is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Tamas?

Popular nicknames for Tamas include tamy, tama, tie, ty, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Tamas?

There are many names similar to Tamas in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHungarian, Hebrew

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withT

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Atilla Aniko Bence Elek Endre

Sisters

Aliz Aniko Anda Dalma Edit

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