Tamala
girl nameTamala entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #798 in 1971, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
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rank today
#798
peak (1971)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3496 |
| 1960s | #977 |
| 1970s | #1262 |
| 1980s | #3450 |
| 1990s | #9052 |
| 2000s | #12907 |
Living bearers
About 2,700 people named Tamala are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tamala alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tamala in 2025?
- Tamala is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tamala most popular?
- Tamala peaked in 1971, reaching #798 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tamala with classmates?
- Tamala will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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