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

TaraTaliaMayaNalaKiraLanaRaya

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

LilaMiraNinaZaraSela

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)

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

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19535
19575
19705
19716
19736
197611
19776
19787
19798
198011
19817
19829
198310
198415
19856
19869
198711
198812
198911
199013
199112
199223
199326
199440
199543
199642
199752
199865
199964
200083
200191
200270
200363
200493
200570
200678
200762
200866
200987
201078
201196
2012107
2013136
2014136
2015117
2016132
2017165
2018131
2019161
2020138
2021147
2022138
2023152
2024171