Declining since 2015, #2,583 for girls today.
Popularity of Talya since 1961
Babies named Talya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 41 |
| 1970s | 216 |
| 1980s | 324 |
| 1990s | 498 |
| 2000s | 756 |
| 2010s | 836 |
| 2020s | 330 |
Meaning & origin
Talya is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, most commonly considered a variant of Talia. It first entered U.S. records in 1961 and reached its peak rank in 2014. Since 2015 its usage has been declining. The name is most popular in states such as Florida, New York, and Texas. The 1-in-23,989 frequency as of 2025 indicates it remains relatively uncommon but recognizable. Talya offers parents a melodic alternative to the more common Talia, maintaining the same sweet sound and spiritual connotations of dew and divine grace.
Talya is a spelling variant of Talia, itself a form of the Hebrew name Talya or Talyah, meaning 'dew of God' or 'lamb.' The name appears in Hebrew contexts, tied to the word 'tal' (dew) and 'Yah' (God). It has been used in Jewish communities and gained broader use through cultural exchange. The variant spelling with 'y' reflects a common English phonetic adaptation.
Where Talya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Talya” around the world
Where Talya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
265
babies in 2024
Quebec
10
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tal, Tali, Lia
Sibling names for Talya
Names that share Talya's style, for a brother or sister.
