Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Talea since 1970
Babies named Talea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 133 |
| 1990s | 193 |
| 2000s | 281 |
| 2010s | 161 |
| 2020s | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Talea is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security records in 1970. It reached its peak popularity in 2004, a reflection of the 2000s fashion for names ending in -ea. Since 2005, its usage has steadily declined, falling out of the top 1000. The name's origins are unclear; it is likely a respelling or variant of Talia, a Hebrew name meaning 'dew from heaven,' or a creative coinage. Despite its recent origins, Talea has a melodic quality that fits with contemporary naming trends. It has not been associated with any particular state and remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
The name Talea appears to be a modern American coinage, likely inspired by names like Talia or Thalia, combined with the popular -ea suffix seen in names like Kelea or Malea. It does not have a long historical usage and first appeared in U.S. records in 1970. Its rise in the 2000s suggests it was part of a trend for melodious, feminine names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tali, Lea
Sibling names for Talea
Names that share Talea's style, for a brother or sister.
