Tamba
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tamba first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 12 babies have been named Tamba in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tamba is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,999 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,999
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Tamba is also used as a boy name, ranked #26225.
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About the Name Tamba
Tamba is a girl name .
Is Tamba a boy or girl name? Tamba is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,999 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,225. Tamba is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tamba is currently ranked #33,999 in popularity for girl 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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Sources
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