unisex name
Tamba
tahm-BAH
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 113
Tamba is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 11% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2009 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1983, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1983.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tamba Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Tamba?
In 2025, Tamba was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Tamba Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Tamba
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tamba Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tamba over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tamba
- Pronunciation tahm-BAH
Sibling Names for Tamba
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tamba — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tamba
How popular is the name Tamba?
In 2025, Tamba was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Tamba a girl's or a boy's name?
Tamba is used for both girls and boys. About 11% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Tamba?
Tamba has 2 syllables.
When was Tamba most popular?
Tamba peaked in 1983, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Tamba a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Tamba currently ranks #6,330 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.