Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Taila since 1989
Babies named Taila per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 99 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Taila is a modern and rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1989. It reached its peak popularity in 1995 and has since remained stable but uncommon, with only about 1 in 229,610 girls receiving the name in 2025. The name is likely a respelling or blend of more familiar names like Taylor or Talia, reflecting a trend of creative name formations in modern English. While its etymology is uncertain, Taila's straightforward sound and ending with 'a' give it a soft, contemporary feel. It has not been a top choice in any state, underscoring its status as a distinctive pick.
Taila likely emerged as a modern coinage, possibly a blend or respelling of names like Taylor (occupational surname for a tailor) or Talia (Aramaic for 'lamb'). Its usage began in the late 20th century, recorded first in 1989 in U.S. data, and has remained rare.
“Taila” around the world
Where Taila lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tai, Tay, La
Sibling names for Taila
Names that share Taila's style, for a brother or sister.
