Tamya

Meaning of Tamya

It's likely a variant of "Tamara," meaning "palm tree."

Tamya has Russian roots — browse every Russian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Tamya

After ranking as high as #910 in 2003, Tamya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Tamya

• Tamia Hill
  R&B singer and songwriter
• Tammy Townsend
  American actress and singer
• Tammy Blanchard
  American actress
• Tamie Smith
  American equestrian
• Tamara Braun
  American actress

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Questions about the name Tamya

What does the name Tamya mean?

Tamya means it's likely a variant of "tamara," meaning "palm tree.", and it comes from Russian origins.

Is Tamya a boy's or a girl's name?

Tamya is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Tamya?

Tamya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Tamya most popular?

Tamya peaked at #910 in 2003.