Tamela

Tamela is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Tamela at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Tamela

Tamela belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tamela first appears in Social Security records in 1947. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #493 in 1959, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 7,187 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tamela in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Best US rank
#493 in 1959
Peak year
1959
Total since 1880
7,187

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tamela mean?

The meaning of Tamela is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tamela a boy or girl name?

Tamela is a girl name.

What origin is the name Tamela?

Tamela comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Tamela?

Tamela first appears in US records in 1947. Its best-ever ranking was #493 in 1959, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].