girl's name
Tamella
tuh-MEL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 94
Tamella is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1985 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 1958, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1958.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tamella Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 15 |
How Popular Is Tamella?
In 1985, Tamella 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 Tamella
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tamella Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tamella over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tamella
- English tuh-MEL-uh
Sibling Names for Tamella
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tamella — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tamella
How popular is the name Tamella?
In 1985, Tamella 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 Tamella a girl's or a boy's name?
Tamella is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tamella?
Tamella has 3 syllables.
When was Tamella most popular?
Tamella peaked in 1958, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.