Tongela
Girl nameTongela has been given to 79 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 1970.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
79
Peak year
1970 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1968
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Tongela — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Tongela.
Sibling name ideas for Tongela
Same era and popularity as Tongela, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Tongela?
Tongela has been given to 79 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Tongela peak?
Tongela peaked in 1970, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Tongela a girl or boy name?
Tongela is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Tongela are girls).
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