Taaliah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 75 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Taaliah hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 2011, with 75 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #17352, Taaliah is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Taaliah ranks #17352 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Taaliah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Taliah or Talia — from the Hebrew tal ('dew') or the Arabic root meaning 'reciter of the Quran' or 'ascending.' The -ah ending adds a soft, reverent quality.
Melodic and spiritually resonant, Taaliah bridges Hebrew and Arabic traditions of the same name — carrying both the freshness of morning dew and the elevation of one who lifts their voice in sacred recitation.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Taaliah's final sounds are strong, devotional — rooted in Hebrew theophoric naming. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Taaliah breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Taaliah's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Taaliah has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2011.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28 | #15950 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 47 | #15600 | — |
The Story of Taaliah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Taaliah is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Taaliah are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Taaliah?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Taaliah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2011, peaked in the 2010s with 47 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Taaliah by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 2011–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #17352 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14970 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17474 |
| 2021 | 6 | #15046 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14906 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11272 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17852 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11516 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18581 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11738 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18972 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19267 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2011–2024