Declining since 2009, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Talita since 1970
Babies named Talita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Talita is a delicate biblical name with deep roots in Christian tradition. First recorded in the U.S. in 1970, it peaked in popularity in 2001, but has since declined, being on a downward trajectory since 2009. In 2025, it ranked 8860th, with only about 1 in 146,115 female newborns receiving the name. Its rarity and spiritual resonance make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a story, though its steady decline suggests it remains a niche pick rather than a rising trend.
Talita originates from the Aramaic phrase 'Talitha cumi,' meaning 'Little girl, I say to you, arise,' spoken by Jesus in the Gospel of Mark (5:41) when he raised a girl from the dead. The name has been used among Christians, particularly in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, as a given name since at least the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tali, Lita, Tata
Variants: Talitha, Talitah, Talit
Sibling names for Talita
Names that share Talita's style, for a brother or sister.
