Tamba
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tamba first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 11 babies have been named Tamba in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tamba is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,225 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,225
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Tamba is also used as a girl name, ranked #33999.
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"day's light, brightness"
#26,270 in US
Chinese origin
"galloping horse"
#26,036 in US
Hebrew Yeshayahu origin
"Yahweh saves"
#26,383 in US
Arabic/Turkish origin
"bone-setter; from Uthman"
#26,114 in US
Old English origin
"fortunate in battle"
#26,146 in US
Roman mythology origin
"goddess of flowers and spring"
#26,127 in US
English origin
"The letter G; an expression of surpri..."
#26,107 in US
Middle English origin
"pleasant, agreeable"
#26,054 in US
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About the Name Tamba
Tamba is a boy name .
Is Tamba a boy or girl name? Tamba is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,225 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,999. Tamba is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tamba is currently ranked #26,225 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tamba include Tam, Tay, Taie, and Tamkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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