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Talya
GirlHebrew· “dew of God”
- Meaning
- dew of God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- TAHL-yuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,604
- US babies 2025
- 67
- Best rank
- #1,939 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Talya
Talya is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “dew of God”.
Talya is a Hebrew name based on tal, "dew," and it is often explained as "dew of God." That longer reading is popular rather than certain, but the connection to dew is secure. The name is also used in Turkey, where it is an independent name, and it can be a spelling of Talia. It is said TAHL-yuh, with two syllables. Tali is the usual Hebrew pet form. Dew has long been a symbol of blessing in Hebrew poetry, which gives this short, fresh name a gentle depth.
Popularity over time
Talya first appears in US Social Security records in 1961. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,939 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 104 babies. In 2025, 67 babies were named Talya, and it ranked #2,604 nationally. That is 35% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,744 in 1980, #1,982 in 2000, #2,312 in 2010, and #2,604 in 2025. Of the 3,001 US girls named Talya since records began, 28% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 756 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Raelee, Mckinlee, Aribella, Ansleigh, and Zyana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Talya ranked highest in Florida, New York, and Texas.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Talya is usually pronounced TAHL-yuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with T and ends in “-ya”.
Middle names for Talya
A few middle names that flow with Talya: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Talya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Talya mean?
Talya is a Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “dew of God”.
What is the origin of the name Talya?
Talya has Hebrew roots. Talya is a Hebrew name based on tal, "dew," and it is often explained as "dew of God." That longer reading is popular rather than certain, but the connection to dew is secure.
Is Talya a popular name?
Not especially. Talya ranked #2,604 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Talya a boy or girl name?
Talya is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Talya?
Talya 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