Total births
572
Girls' name · since 1957
Tamila
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 572 babies named Tamila, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 572
- total births
- 1957–2023
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Tamila sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 572 recorded since 1957.
Social Security Administration records show Tamila recorded 572 times among girls since 1957, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2023.
- 572 total births
- 1957–2023 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
572 girls have been named Tamila since 1957, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2023.
- 572
- total births
- 1957–2023
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Tamila was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
30 babies were named Tamila in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
Tamila's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tamila splits its recorded history at 1979: 29% of all births land in the more recent half, 71% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1968 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tamila at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1968
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Tamila popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2023
- Peak year (1968)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Tamila by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Tamila's strongest decade.
210 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Tamila births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 36
1950s
36 births
- 1960s
1960s
210 births
- 1970s
1970s
167 births
- 1980s 79
1980s
79 births
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
- 2010s 30
2010s
30 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 210 births (37% of all-time use).
How Tamila compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tamila's total volume
Tamila vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tamila by state
Where Tamila concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.0% |
California share of Tamila's total US births 1.0%
Even split
6 of 572 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tamila? ▼
Since 1957, Social Security records show 572 babies named Tamila. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1968, with 30 births.
When was Tamila most popular? ▼
Tamila was most popular in the 1960s decade with 210 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
Where is Tamila most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tamila are California (6 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Tamila been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tamila since 1957 -- 67 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Tamila? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tammy, Tamara, Tami, Tammie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tamila's data
- Tamila's decade-level peak was the 1960s (210 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Tamilas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tamila
Nearby Names Like Tamila
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tamila
Tammy Girl
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Tamara Girl
#1761 131,286 births
Tami Girl
#11244 37,927 births
Tammie Girl
35,380 births
Tamika Girl
22,760 births
Compare Tamila side by side: Tamila vs Tammy Tamila vs Tamara Tamila vs Tami
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1957–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tamila: Baby Name Since 1957 - 572 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tamila. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tamila draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.