Tamala
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Tamala is a Cebuano name meaning “dark tree”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Tamala
Tamala is a surname of Cebuano origin, appearing in records within the Philippine cultural landscape. The name is historically associated with families in the Visayan region, reflecting local naming traditions linked to linguistic patterns of the archipelago. Its usage as a given name represents a modern adaptation of ancestral surnames in contemporary naming practices.
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Gender Usage of the Name Tamala
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Tamala is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Tamala
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Tamala is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 5.71M births |
| United Kingdom | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 233M births |
| Canada | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 51.8M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 6.90M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Tamala was last recorded at #3,997 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2003) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,160 in 1963. Its lowest recorded position was #9,145 in 1996. Over the last 20 years (1983–2003) the name rose 1227 places (from #5,224 to #3,997).
Name StyleMethodology
Tamala is classified as Retro Girl Names because it peaked in 1971, has fallen to only 0% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.Characteristics of the Name Tamala
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- T — Girl Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Tamala contains three syllables with an unaccented first syllable, which softens its overall delivery. This cadence aligns with a Grounded & Earthy aesthetic often attributed to nature-inspired names. The phonetic flow provides a calm, rhythmic resonance.
Middle Names For Tamala
Middle names used with TamalaMethodology
Tamala is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Tamala Lynn · Tamala Renee · Tamala Denise · Tamala Jo · Tamala JaneView all 90 girl middle names.
- Total 110 middle names used with Tamala
- 3 boy middle names used with Tamala
- 16 unisex middle names used with Tamala
Middle name suggestions for TamalaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Tamala is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Tamala Moore · Tamala Mills · Tamala Marsh · Tamala Marks · Tamala Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Tamala
Tree AssociationsMethodology
Among the Tree-Inspired Girl Names, Tamala is also found in the scientific name Cinnamomum tamala (Buch.-Ham.) T.Nees & C.H.Eberm., an officially accepted species in the Lauraceae family first described by Francis Buchanan-Hamilton in 1831.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 2 biological records matching the name Tamala. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Tamala
Sound Like Tamala Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Tamela · Damla · Demilee · View all 26 names
Spelled Like Tamala Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Tamela · Tamila · Tamla · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Teresa · Theresa · Tiffany · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Tamala Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Tamala”
Dictionary Meaning of "Tamala"Methodology
a surname from Cebuano
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How to Spell Tamala in ASL
- T
- a
- m
- a
- l
- a
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