Rising since 1987, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Talal since 1971
Babies named Talal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 68 |
| 1990s | 137 |
| 2000s | 171 |
| 2010s | 254 |
| 2020s | 96 |
Meaning & origin
Talal is a name of Arabic origin that conveys prosperity and blessing. In the United States, it has been in use since 1971 but remains rare, with a rank of 5045 in 2025. The name is borne by roughly 1 in every 89,899 newborns, reflecting its exclusivity. Its popularity in the U.S. peaked in 2014, and it has been on a general upward trend since 1987, though it has not entered the top 1000. Talal is most commonly found in states with significant Arab-American populations. The name carries strong cultural resonance in the Arab world and is often chosen for its auspicious meaning.
Talal is derived from the Arabic root ṭ-l-l (ط-ل-ل), which carries meanings of bounty, abundance, and well-being. It is a name that has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries, often chosen for its positive connotations. The name is particularly common in the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant.
“Talal” around the world
Where Talal 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: Tal
Sibling names for Talal
Names that share Talal's style, for a brother or sister.
