Tamala
Tamala is a girl baby name. Ranked #47,725 in the US, popular nicknames include Tam, Tay, and Tamie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Tamala first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,873 babies have been named Tamala in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tamala is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #47,725 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,725
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Tamala
Tamala is a girl name .
Tamala is currently ranked #47,725 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tamala include Tam, Tay, Tamie, and Tamaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tamala include Tamara, Tamar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis