Tamala

Girl name

Tamala has been given to 2,873 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It peaked in 1971.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,873

Peak year

1971 (176 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1950

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Tamala — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Tamaragirl

131,703 babies since 1917

Pamalagirl

7,357 babies since 1926

Tamelagirl

7,186 babies since 1947

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tamala.

Magdagirl

2,870 babies since 1888

Jenniffergirl

2,878 babies since 1947

Shawnnagirl

2,861 babies since 1956

Shawandagirl

2,853 babies since 1960

Christenagirl

2,844 babies since 1880

Danyellgirl

2,844 babies since 1965

Bethanngirl

2,834 babies since 1938

Tamathagirl

2,812 babies since 1960

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FAQ

How popular is the name Tamala?

Tamala has been given to 2,873 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Tamala peak?

Tamala peaked in 1971, when 176 babies were given the name.

Is Tamala a girl or boy name?

Tamala is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Tamala are girls).

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