Tamela
girl nameTamela entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #492 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#492
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3855 |
| 1950s | #2016 |
| 1960s | #522 |
| 1970s | #890 |
| 1980s | #1845 |
| 1990s | #5175 |
| 2000s | #12080 |
| 2010s | #13907 |
Living bearers
About 6,600 people named Tamela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tamela alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tamela in 2025?
- Tamela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Tamela most popular?
- Tamela peaked in 1959, reaching #492 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Tamela with classmates?
- Tamela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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