Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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Tahlia
GirlHebrew, American (modern coinage)· “variant of Talia”
- Meaning
- variant of Talia (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Hebrew, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- TAHL-ee-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,700
- US babies 2025
- 121
- Best rank
- #1,413 (2009)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Tahlia
Tahlia is often said to mean “variant of Talia”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hebrew and American (modern coinage) roots.
Tahlia is a variant of Talia, a name with more than one possible source. It is often linked to the Hebrew tal, meaning "dew," and also to Thalia, one of the Greek Muses and one of the Graces. Because these roots overlap, its exact meaning is uncertain. The Tahlia spelling, with an h after the first vowel, encourages an ah sound at the start. The name is light, graceful and feminine, fitting beside names like Talia and Natalia, with Tali as a sweet nickname.
Popularity over time
Tahlia first appears in US Social Security records in 1976. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,413 in 2009, the same year it reached its highest count of 167 babies. In 2025, 121 babies were named Tahlia, and it ranked #1,700 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #4,712 in 1980, #2,211 in 2000, #2,091 in 2010, and #1,700 in 2025. Of the 3,504 US girls named Tahlia since records began, 35% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 961 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ariyanna, Jasleen, Malina, Desire, and Analy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Tahlia ranked highest in Wisconsin, Florida, and Georgia.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Tahlia is usually pronounced TAHL-ee-uh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with T and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Tahlia
A few middle names that flow with Tahlia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Tahlia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tahlia mean?
Tahlia is often said to mean “variant of Talia”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Hebrew and American (modern coinage) roots.
What is the origin of the name Tahlia?
Tahlia has Hebrew and modern American roots. Tahlia is a variant of Talia, a name with more than one possible source.
Is Tahlia a popular name?
Not especially. Tahlia ranked #1,700 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Tahlia a boy or girl name?
Tahlia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Tahlia?
Tahlia is usually pronounced TAHL-ee-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings