Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Tama Updated December 7, 2025 by Jennifer M. Tama Gender: Female Origin: Japanese Meaning: Jewel ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Tama? The name Tama is primarily a female name of Japanese origin that means Jewel. Tama Janowitz, novelist.People who like the name Tama also like: Kaida, Kyoko, Keiko, Kamiko, Kasumi, Ayame, Nozomi, Naruto, Edward, Aiden, Hotaru, Makoto, Akio, Mizu Names like Tama: Tawny, Tom, Theotime, Taini, Toan, Tanaya, Tene, Twyman, Tema, Temi, Tiona, Tamah, Tatiana, Thane, Theodwin, Tamami, Thamina, Tanay, Thian, Titan, Twm, Tayden, Tiana, Tomoya, Tomai, Twain, Temwani, Tywin, Tahan, Tomoyo Stats for the Name Tama Tama is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Tama is currently not ranked in U.S. births