MallowbyNames

Talonda

tah-LON-dah · Unknown; likely a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1975
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Talonda since 1972

Babies named Talonda per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61218198020002020Most births 1975Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s91
1980s59
1990s8
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Talonda is a rare modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972. It saw its highest usage in the mid-1970s, peaking in 1975, but has never ranked in the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable and very low since then, with minimal recorded births in recent decades. Talonda is almost exclusively given to girls and is likely a blend of existing name elements, giving it a distinctive but uncommon feel. Its top states of use are not reported, indicating widespread but extremely infrequent occurrence.

Talonda appears to be a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending elements from names such as Talia, Tanya, or Tamara with the popular -onda suffix (as in Rhonda, Yolanda). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1972 and saw modest use in the 1970s, with a slight peak in 1975. The name has no known traditional or linguistic roots.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Tali, Londa, Tal

Variants: Talonda, T'alonda

Sibling names for Talonda

Names that share Talonda's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Talonda mean?
Talonda has no established meaning. It is considered a modern invented name, likely created by combining sounds from other names.
How popular is Talonda today?
Talonda is very rare. It has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000 since the 1970s, and its latest recorded usage was in 2025. The most recent data shows fewer than 5 births per year.
Is Talonda a boy or girl name?
Talonda is used almost exclusively for girls.