Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Tama Updated April 17, 2026 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: Nozomi, Ai, Kasumi, Kaida, Kyoko, Kamiko, Keiko, Aiden, Edward, Makoto, Naruto, Daisuke, Toshihiro, Hotaru Names like Tama: Tatiana, Tomomi, Tamah, Temi, Thaman, Theodwin, Tiimu, Theone, Tomai, Tunu, Taima, Timea, Teom, Timeo, Toni, Tiona, Tahan, Tamami, Teman, Tonya, Tana, Teon, Tanya, Tan, Tyanne, Tayden, Tuana, Teenie, Twon, Thana 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