Holding steady.
Popularity of Tamula since 1958
Babies named Tamula per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 110 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tamula is a rare and distinctive name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1958. Its peak year came a decade later, in 1968, when it saw its highest usage, though it has never reached the level needed to rank among the top 1,000 names. The name has been given to fewer than five babies per year in the most recent decade, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The trajectory of its usage has been relatively stable, with occasional small spikes rather than a dramatic rise or fall. Like many names that emerged in the mid-20th century, Tamula may have been formed as a creative respelling or elaboration of more familiar names such as Tamara or Tammy, following a trend of inventing names with soft, melodic endings. Its lack of presence in the top states suggests it is spread thinly across the country without regional concentration.
Tamula first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1958, during a period when invented names and playful respellings were popular. It likely derives from the name Tamara, itself a Russian form of the Hebrew Tamar (meaning 'date palm'), blended with the fashionable -ula suffix seen in names like Ursula. Alternatively, it may be an elaboration of the nickname Tammy. No direct etymological root outside of modern coinage has been established.
Sibling names for Tamula
Names that share Tamula's style, for a brother or sister.
