Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
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Talia
GirlHebrew· “dew of God”
- Meaning
- dew of God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- TAHL-yuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #265
- US babies 2025
- 1,180
- Best rank
- #264 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Talia
Talia is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “dew of God”.
Talia is usually explained as a Hebrew name built from tal, meaning dew, with the ending often read as a short form of the divine name, giving the sense of dew from God. In Israel it is a familiar modern given name. English speakers also meet Talia as a clipped form of Natalia, the Latin-derived name linked to Christmas, so the two roots sit side by side. Talia Shire, the American actress known for the Rocky and Godfather films, brought it to screen audiences. The name is short, soft and international, and it fits comfortably between classic choices like Sarah and newer picks like Thalia or Tali.
Popularity over time
Talia first appears in US Social Security records in 1960. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 49 different years, starting in 1977. Its best national rank was #264 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,183 babies. In 2025, 1,180 babies were named Talia, and it ranked #265 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #591 in 1980, #378 in 2000, #412 in 2010, and #265 in 2025. Of the 34,154 US girls named Talia since records began, 28% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 8,517 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Evie, Gia, Ophelia, Alessia, and Elaina.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Talia ranked highest in District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #106 | 8 |
| New Jersey | #125 | 63 |
| New York | #146 | 111 |
| Illinois | #161 | 63 |
| Massachusetts | #163 | 35 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Talia is usually pronounced TAHL-yuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with T and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Talia
A few middle names that flow with Talia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Talia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Talia mean?
Talia is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “dew of God”.
What is the origin of the name Talia?
Talia has Hebrew roots. Talia is usually explained as a Hebrew name built from tal, meaning dew, with the ending often read as a short form of the divine name, giving the sense of dew from God.
Is Talia a popular name?
Yes. Talia ranked #265 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Talia a boy or girl name?
Talia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Talia?
Talia is usually pronounced TAHL-yuh. 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