How Many People Are Named Tamala?

Complete statistics for the name Tamala: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tamala
Very Rare
American

Tamala is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 124,631 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,648 people named Tamala living in the US. Interestingly, it peaked in popularity back in 1971.

~2,648
Living in US
1 in 124,631
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes elegance
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Elegant Sophisticated Graceful
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,648
Worldwide Bearers
#32,569
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
30
🇨🇦 Canada
15
🇦🇺 Australia
12
🇿🇦 South Africa
11
🇵🇭 Philippines
9
🇹🇿 Tanzania
8
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
7
🇷🇺 Russia
4
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
3
🇹🇭 Thailand
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,648 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 56
37
Would be under 30 (1%)
1,951
Would be 30–60 (68%)
885
Would be over 60 (31%)

All 2,873 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
47
Modern Appeal
53
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tamala Through the Generations

Tamala has seen a stable presence through the decades, with its peak year being 1971 when 176 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Tamala are aged between 30 and 60, making up 68% of the total. The name's distribution across different age groups suggests a balanced yet aging demographic, with 1% under 30 and 31% over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 205
Texas 168
California 137
Michigan 123
Illinois 103
North Carolina 88
Indiana 76
Florida 73
Alabama 69
Georgia 63

✨ Similar Names to Tamala

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tamala's American roots

📄 About the Name Tamala

How Many People Have the Name Tamala?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,648 people in the United States currently share the name Tamala. That works out to roughly 1 in every 124,631 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tamala a Common or Rare Name?

Tamala is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Tamala Mean?

Tamala means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tamala in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Tamala Most Popular?

The name Tamala reached peak popularity in 1971, with 176 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Tamala?

Approximately 2,648 people named Tamala live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,873. That works out to roughly 1 in 124,631 Americans.

Is Tamala a rare name?

Tamala is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 124,631 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tamala mean?

Tamala means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.

Is Tamala more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tamala are male and 100% are female.

When was Tamala most popular?

Tamala peaked in 1971 with 176 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,648
All-Time Births2,873
1 in X1 in 124,631
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age56
Peak Year1971
World Rank#32,569
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.