Tamela
Tamela is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,575 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
Tamela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 7,162 babies have been named Tamela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tamela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,575 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,575
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 3-1 syllable flow
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About the Name Tamela
Tamela is a girl name .
Tamela is currently ranked #36,575 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tamela include Tam, Tay, Tamie, and Tameie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis