Unknown; possibly a variation of Tamara or a modern creation.
The exact etymology of Tanara is unclear. It is often considered a modern variation of the Hebrew name Tamara, meaning 'date palm,' or a creative blend of names like Tanya and Tamara. In some contexts, it is associated with Brazilian or Portuguese usage, though it remains rare globally.
Less common today
Tanara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,309 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
