Tama
girl nameTama entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #1079 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#1079
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4814 |
| 1920s | #4190 |
| 1930s | #3955 |
| 1940s | #3076 |
| 1950s | #1982 |
| 1960s | #1608 |
| 1970s | #3651 |
| 1980s | #7198 |
| 1990s | #11549 |
| 2000s | #15374 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Tama are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tama alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tama in 2025?
- Tama is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tama most popular?
- Tama peaked in 1959, reaching #1079 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tama with classmates?
- Tama will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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