Declining since 2014, #2,076 for girls today.
Popularity of Taliah since 1976
Babies named Taliah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 81 |
| 1980s | 201 |
| 1990s | 406 |
| 2000s | 1,000 |
| 2010s | 1,180 |
| 2020s | 594 |
Meaning & origin
Taliah is a modern American name that first appeared in records in 1976. It saw a peak in popularity in 2009, but has been declining since 2014. In 2025, it ranked 2076, with about 1 in 17859 girls receiving the name. The name is most common in Maryland, Arizona, and Illinois. Its origins are uncertain, likely a creative variant of Talia, which itself has Hebrew roots meaning 'dew of God'. Taliah fits a trend of names ending in '-iah' that gained traction in the 2000s. Unlike other similar names, Taliah remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive feel.
Taliah is a modern English name, likely a respelling of Talia or Tahlia. Talia can be derived from the Hebrew name Talya, meaning 'dew of God' or 'lamb'. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, gaining moderate popularity in the 2000s.
Where Taliah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Taliah” around the world
Where Taliah 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: Tali, Tal
Sibling names for Taliah
Names that share Taliah's style, for a brother or sister.
