Talita Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtah-LEE-tah / tɑːˈliːtəHebrew; Latin
Meaning
Hebrew: 'little girl'; Latin: 'young girl'
Historical & Cultural Background
Talita is derived from the Aramaic phrase 'Talitha cumi', which means 'little girl, arise'. This phrase is famously used in the New Testament of the Bible, where Jesus raises a girl from the dead. The name has been embraced in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts. It is often associated with innocence and youth.
Trend Summary
Talita has seen a modest presence in the U.S. baby name charts, with occasional peaks in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Talita
- Talitha
International Variants
- Talita (Portuguese)
- Talitha (Latin)
Famous people named Talita
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Fictional characters named Talita
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Talita was first seen in the United States in 1970. Talita has ranked as high as #1286 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Talita has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Talita
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |