Holding steady.
Popularity of Taletha since 1967
Babies named Taletha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 118 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Taletha is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1967, reflecting the era's trend of creating distinctive feminine names with the -etha suffix. Its usage peaked in 1980, but it has never been common, consistently falling outside the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable, with only sporadic use in recent decades. While its exact origins are unclear, it is likely a respelling of Talitha, which carries a gentle, biblical resonance through the New Testament story of Jesus raising a little girl. For parents seeking a name that is both uncommon and melodious, Taletha offers a soft, rhythmic sound that stands out without being unfamiliar.
Taletha is a modern coinage, likely a respelling or variant of Talitha, which has Aramaic origins from the phrase 'talitha cumi' meaning 'little girl, arise' in the New Testament. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1967 and saw modest use during the 1980s, with its peak year in 1980. Its spelling may have been influenced by the fashionable -etha suffix seen in names like Loretha or Coretha.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tali, Letha
Sibling names for Taletha
Names that share Taletha's style, for a brother or sister.
