Declining since 2010, #3,389 for girls today.
Popularity of Taleah since 1972
Babies named Taleah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 37 |
| 1980s | 143 |
| 1990s | 295 |
| 2000s | 910 |
| 2010s | 1,027 |
| 2020s | 315 |
Meaning & origin
Taleah is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1972. It reached its highest popularity in 2011, when it ranked higher than in any year before or since, but has since fallen in use. The name is most common in Florida, where it has seen broader use than in other states. Its sound fits a pattern of feminine names with the -ee-uh ending, like Aaliyah or Kaylee, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice. As a modern coinage, Taleah has no deep historical roots, but its melodic quality has given it a steady if modest presence in U.S. naming.
Taleah first appeared in U.S. records in 1972. It is likely a modern invented name, blending sounds from popular names such as Talia, Leah, and the fashionable -ee-uh suffix. It has no known historical or linguistic root language.
Where Taleah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tali, Leah, T
Sibling names for Taleah
Names that share Taleah's style, for a brother or sister.
