Tamala
Tamala is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Date palm tree.
Origin and history
Tamala is a feminine given name, most commonly understood as a variant of Tamara, which derives from the Hebrew word for date palm. It saw its peak popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is a rare choice for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
2,873 babies in the United States have been named Tamala since 1880. It ranks #3306 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (14 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
- MI (8.4 %)
- IL (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 235 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,189 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,040 |
| 1980-1990 | 306 |
| 1990-2000 | 88 |
| 2000-2010 | 15 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Tamala
- Tamala Jones: Actress
- Tamala Edwards: Journalist, News Anchor
Nicknames
Tammy, Tami, Tam
Fun facts
- Tamala developed as a modern American spelling variant of the traditional name Tamara.
- The name experienced most of its U.S. usage between the 1950s and 1980s.