Holding steady.
Popularity of Talibah since 1974
Babies named Talibah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 74 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Talibah is a feminine Arabic name meaning 'seeker of knowledge,' reflecting a deeply held value in Islamic culture. It has never entered the U.S. top 1000, peaking in 1978 with a handful of births. The name has remained stable in usage since the 1970s, never becoming widespread but persisting as a meaningful choice. Its rarity means no top states can be identified, but the name is unmistakably tied to Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities globally.
Talibah is the feminine form of Talib, derived from the Arabic root ط-ل-ب (ṭ-l-b), meaning 'to seek' or 'to request.' It directly translates to 'seeker' or 'student,' often associated with seeking knowledge. The name is common in Muslim communities, reflecting the high value placed on education in Islamic tradition. Talibah has been in sporadic use in the United States since the 1970s, though it remains relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tali, Libby
Variants: Taliba, Taalibah
Sibling names for Talibah
Names that share Talibah's style, for a brother or sister.
