girl's name
Tamala
tuh-MAH-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,873
Tamala is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2005 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 1971, when 176 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1950.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tamala Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 235 |
| 1960s | 1,189 |
| 1970s | 1,040 |
| 1980s | 306 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 15 |
How Popular Is Tamala?
In 2005, Tamala 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 Tamala
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tamala Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tamala over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tamala
- English tuh-MAH-luh
Sibling Names for Tamala
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tamala — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tamala
How popular is the name Tamala?
In 2005, Tamala 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 Tamala a girl's or a boy's name?
Tamala is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tamala?
Tamala has 3 syllables.
When was Tamala most popular?
Tamala peaked in 1971, when 176 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.