girl's name
Bama
BAM-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 498
Bama is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1982 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1894, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Bama Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 61 |
| 1890s | 74 |
| 1900s | 83 |
| 1910s | 100 |
| 1920s | 87 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Bama?
In 1982, Bama was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Bama
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Bama Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Bama over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Bama
- English BAM-uh
Sibling Names for Bama
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Bama — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Bama
How popular is the name Bama?
In 1982, Bama was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Bama a girl's or a boy's name?
Bama is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Bama?
Bama has 2 syllables.
When was Bama most popular?
Bama peaked in 1894, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.