Mountain climber or palm tree
The name Tamila has multiple possible origins. In Slavic cultures, it is often seen as a variant of Tomila, derived from a root meaning 'to torment' or 'to pine,' though it is more commonly associated today with the Hebrew name Tamar, meaning 'palm tree.' In some Central Asian contexts, it is linked to Sanskrit roots suggesting 'mountain climber.'
Less common today
Tamila isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,431 in 1998.
Russian actress and model
Olympic silver medalist track cyclist
Uzbek film actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
