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UK girl's name

Tamelia

A feminine name derived from the flower name Camelia and "Tamera", meaning "palm tree".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tamelia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tamelia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2012 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Tamelia is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tamelia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tamelia ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 3 girls were registered as Tamelia.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tamelia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5876

2012

Births in 2012

3

Latest year

Peak year

2012

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Tamelia mean?

The name Tamelia is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. Its origin and meaning are uncertain, as it does not seem to be derived from any specific language or cultural tradition. Some possible sources include a combination of the names Tamara and Amelia, or a creative variation on the name Tamara.

While Tamelia is not found in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, it has been adopted by a few notable individuals in recent decades. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Tamelia Jacobs, an American author and activist born in 1946. She published several books on African-American history and culture.

Another notable Tamelia is Tamelia Pritchard, an American tennis player born in 1971. She had a successful career on the professional circuit in the 1990s and early 2000s, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 28 in the world.

Tamelia Newsome, born in 1982, is an American actress and comedian. She has appeared in various television shows and films, including roles in the series "Key & Peele" and the movie "Straight Outta Compton."

Tamelia Bradshaw, born in 1975, is a British politician who has served as a member of the London Assembly since 2016, representing the Labour Party.

Tamelia Cotton, born in 1960, is an American businesswoman and entrepreneur. She founded and currently serves as the CEO of a successful marketing and public relations firm based in Atlanta, Georgia.

While the name Tamelia is relatively uncommon, it has been adopted by a diverse group of individuals across various fields, reflecting its modern origins and versatility as a unique and distinctive name choice.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Tamelia by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tamelia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5876 3 1

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FAQ

Tamelia: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tamelia in the UK right now?

In 2012, Tamelia was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Tamelia most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 3 babies registered as Tamelia in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tamelia?

A feminine name derived from the flower name Camelia and "Tamera", meaning "palm tree".

How many people are called Tamelia in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tamelia across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.