UK girl's name
Tamila
Of Persian origin, meaning "prosperous" or "complete".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tamila is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tamila popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. 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.
Tamila is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tamila. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tamila ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Tamila.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tamila as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tamila mean?
The name Tamila is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "tamala," which means "lotus flower." The lotus flower holds significant symbolic meaning in Hindu mythology and culture, representing purity, beauty, and spiritual awakening.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Tamila can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was used to refer to female characters or deities associated with the lotus flower. In some Hindu traditions, the name Tamila is also associated with the goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of beauty, wealth, and prosperity.
Throughout history, the name Tamila has been popular among various cultures and regions influenced by Hinduism and Indian culture. Some notable individuals who bore the name Tamila include:
1. Tamila Kulsarieva (1884-1938), a Kazakh writer and poet who played a significant role in the development of modern Kazakh literature. 2. Tamila Aghamirova (1926-2013), an Azerbaijani actress and theater director, renowned for her contributions to Azerbaijani theater and cinema. 3. Tamila Sidrova (born 1958), a Russian actress best known for her roles in several Soviet and Russian films. 4. Tamila Khachatryan (born 1985), an Armenian chess player and Woman Grandmaster. 5. Tamila Japaridze (born 1988), a Georgian actress and model who has appeared in various television series and films.
While the name Tamila has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural and linguistic boundaries, gaining popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with historical ties to Indian culture or those influenced by Hinduism.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tamila by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tamila 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 | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
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- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
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- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tamila: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tamila in the UK right now?
In 2011, Tamila was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tamila most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Tamila in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tamila?
Of Persian origin, meaning "prosperous" or "complete".
How many people are called Tamila in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tamila 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.