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Tamela

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Pronounced TAM-uh-luh /ˈtæm.ə.lə/Medium

Meaning: A mid-century elaboration of Tammy (from Tamara or Thomasina), or a blend of Tammy and Pamela. Built for its melodic sound rather than an older root.Low

In 30 seconds: Tamela elaborates Tammy, or blends Tammy and Pamela (said 'TAM-uh-luh').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA mid-century elaboration of Tammy (from Tamara or Thomasina), or a blend of Tammy and Pamela. Built for its melodic sound rather than an older root.
U.S. rank (2018)#15473 ↗ Rising
2018 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,187

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195919472018

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tamela is a mid-century elaboration of Tammy (from Tamara or Thomasina), or a blend of Tammy and Pamela. Made for its flowing sound rather than an ancient root, it crested around 1959 and then faded, now a vintage coinage.

A few thousand American girls received it in all; Tamela now reads as a retro late-1950s name.

Did you know? Tamela peaked around 1959 and faded within a generation, a melodic blend-name of the era.
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Tamela — Elaboration of Tammy; or Tammy+Pamela blend

Variations

TamilaTammelaPamela

Nicknames

TammyTam

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If you like Tamela…

Pamela— a source name in the blend
Tamera— a like Tam- name of the era
Tamsin— a like Thomasina-family name
Angela— a like -ela name of the period

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tamela mean?

Tamela is an elaboration of Tammy, or a blend of Tammy and Pamela; it was built for its sound.

How do you pronounce Tamela?

It's said TAM-uh-luh /ˈtæm.ə.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tamela a boy or girl name?

Tamela is used as a girl's name.

Is Tamela making a comeback?

Not notably — it's a late-nineteen-fifties favorite that has been uncommon since, a vintage blend-name.

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