Unisex · #8,561 in 2026

Tamba

Current Rank
#8,561
Peak Rank
#8,443 (1977)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #8,443 (12 total)
👦 Boy peak #9,243 (11 total)
👧As Girl Name
1977
First Year
1978
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#8443
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2001
First Year
2009
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#9243
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Tamba

As a girl name

Tamba first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 6 Tambas were born — ranking #8,443 that year. As of 2026, Tamba ranks #8,561 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Tambas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tamba first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2001, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 6 Tambas were born — ranking #9,243 that year. As of 2026, Tamba ranks #12,490 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Tambas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Names that sound like Tamba

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tamba is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Tampa
  • Tambo
  • Tumba
  • Tomba
  • Tambi
  • Tomboy
  • Tambour
  • Tembo
  • Tambora
  • Tombo
  • Tombaugh
  • Tumbo

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tamba

What does the name Tamba mean?
Tamba is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Tamba in 2026?
In 2026, Tamba ranks #8,561 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Tamba most popular?
Tamba reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #8,443 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Tamba a unisex name?
Yes — Tamba is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 52% of Tambas assigned female and 48% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tamba?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tamba include Litsa, Maryke, Kindy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tamba

Tamba is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Tamba's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #8,443. Use the chart and map above to compare Tamba's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.