Taleesa Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: tah-LEE-sah /təˈliːsə/
Origin: Modern; possibly a variant of Talisa
Meaning: Modern creation; no specific meaning
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Taleesa is believed to be a modern variant of the name Talisa, which has roots in the Hebrew name Talia, meaning "dew from God." The Hebrew Talia evolved through various languages, including Greek and Latin, before influencing the formation of Talisa. This name likely entered English through the broader adoption of Hebrew names in the 20th century, particularly as names with spiritual or nature-related meanings gained popularity in various cultures.
The transition into English reflects a trend of incorporating names that carry significant meanings from their original languages. Historically, the name Talia has biblical connections, as it can be linked to the Hebrew Bible, where names often held deep meanings related to nature and divine favor.
The use of names derived from Hebrew in Christian contexts, especially during the Renaissance when biblical texts were translated and disseminated widely, contributed to the spread of names like Talia and its variants. The King James Bible, published in 1611, played a significant role in popularizing many biblical names in English-speaking countries, although Talia itself does not appear directly in the text.
Culturally, names like Taleesa resonate with themes of nature and spirituality, reflecting a connection to the earth and divine blessings. This association with nature is particularly significant in many cultures, where names are chosen not only for their sound but also for their meanings and the qualities they are believed to impart.
The diminutive form Talie may also be used affectionately, further emphasizing the name's gentle and nurturing connotations. Overall, Taleesa embodies a blend of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in a rich historical context.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Taleesa was first seen in the United States in 1988.
Taleesa has ranked as high as #1217 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Taleesa has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Taleesa is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Taleesa was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Taleesa
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Taleesa.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |