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Tangala

tan-GAH-lah /tænˈɡɑːlə/

At a glance

U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1982 (#10,518)
Babies in 1982
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#4,246 in 1970
First recorded
1964

Meaning of Tangala

Tangala is a distinctive female name of uncertain etymology, yet its phonetic structure resonates with the melodic cadence of Persian. Pronounced tan-GAH-lah (/tænˈɡɑːlə/), it unfolds in three balanced syllables, each carrying a gentle emphasis. Though its direct roots elude definitive tracing, the name conjures notions of grace and resilience—qualities celebrated in Persian verse, where a single word can bear the weight of an epic’s longing. Analytically, Tangala registers as a rare choice in the United States, appearing five to thirteen times per year between 1964 and 1982, with rankings consistently in the 740–800 bracket; this steady yet modest presence suggests a small, devoted cohort of admirers. Parents drawn to Tangala might appreciate its exotic flair without the inconvenience of shared invitations—after all, it’s uncommon enough that a school reunion would likely produce only one namesake. Like a hidden mosaic tile at the edge of a grand bazaar, Tangala stands apart in the American naming tapestry, valued for its subtle elegance rather than ubiquity.

How to pronounce Tangala

English

Popularity of Tangala in the U.S.

Tangala was last recorded in the U.S. in 1982, ranked #10,518 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,246 in 1970. It first appears in the records in 1964.

Bar and line chart: Tangala in the U.S., 1964–1982. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 13 in 1970 and 5 in 1982. Line: rank among girl names, peak #4,246 in 1970, #10,518 in 1982.
  • Girls named Tangala (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1964–1982. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1964⁠–⁠1982 13 rows
Tangala: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
1982510,518back (not recorded in 1981)
198087,418▲ 2,792
1979510,210▼ 3,262
197886,948back (not recorded in 1976–1977)
197577,173▼ 273
197476,900back (not recorded in 1973)
197267,292▼ 1,749
197195,543▼ 1,297
1970134,246back (not recorded in 1969)
1968104,489▲ 2,315
196756,804back (not recorded in 1966)
196565,817▼ 809
196485,008new