Holding steady.
Popularity of Tamla since 1958
Babies named Tamla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 111 |
| 1970s | 192 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tamla is a rare American name that first appeared on record in 1958, just as the baby boom was cresting. It reached its highest point of use in 1971, yet even then it never entered the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has been stable at a very low level, with annual births in the single digits. Because the name does not appear in historical data before the mid-20th century, it is almost certainly a modern coinage, perhaps inspired by the Tamla label of Motown fame. Its exact meaning remains uncertain, which adds to its distinctive if enigmatic quality. Tamla has no known state-level popularity and no famous bearers, making it a name chosen for its sound and rarity rather than any established tradition.
Tamla first appeared in the United States in the late 1950s, possibly coined as a feminine name or as an invented name. It may have been influenced by the Motown record label Tamla, founded in 1959, though the name predates the label slightly. Its precise derivation is unclear, and it has no established etymology outside of English.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tam, Tammy
Variants: Tamlah
Sibling names for Tamla
Names that share Tamla's style, for a brother or sister.
