Is Tala a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Tala is commonly used as a Girl name.

It’s currently ranked #779 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Tala?

TAH-lah · IPA: //ˈtɑː.lə//

Tala Girl

Popularity: #779 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationTAH-lah / /ˈtɑː.lə/

Native American; Arabic

Meaning

Native American: 'wolf'; Arabic: 'morning star'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Native American cultures, Tala is often associated with the wolf, symbolizing strength and loyalty. The name is also found in Arabic-speaking regions, where it conveys a sense of brightness and hope. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, reflecting a blend of indigenous and modern influences.

Trend Summary

The name Tala has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.

Similar Names

Tara Talia Maya Nala Kira Lana Raya

Variants

Tahlia
Talya

International Variants

Tala (Arabic)
Tala (Native American)

Famous people named Tala

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Fictional characters named Tala

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Sibling Suggestions

Lila Mira Nina Zara Sela

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Tala was first seen in the United States in 1953. Tala has ranked as high as #1189 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Tala has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Tala (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	34	30%
TX	18	16%
NY	15	13%
IL	10	9%
FL	8	7%
VA	7	6%
PA	6	5%
NJ	6	5%
WA	5	4%
WI	5	4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1953	5
1957	5
1970	5
1971	6
1973	6
1976	11
1977	6
1978	7
1979	8
1980	11
1981	7
1982	9
1983	10
1984	15
1985	6
1986	9
1987	11
1988	12
1989	11
1990	13
1991	12
1992	23
1993	26
1994	40
1995	43
1996	42
1997	52
1998	65
1999	64
2000	83
2001	91
2002	70
2003	63
2004	93
2005	70
2006	78
2007	62
2008	66
2009	87
2010	78
2011	96
2012	107
2013	136
2014	136
2015	117
2016	132
2017	165
2018	131
2019	161
2020	138
2021	147
2022	138
2023	152
2024	171