Declining since 2008, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Talyah since 1990
Babies named Talyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 188 |
| 2010s | 162 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Talyah is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1990. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, when it ranked 6,055 and was given to 21 baby girls. Since 2008, however, usage has been declining; by 2025 the name ranked 10,107 with only 11 new registrations. The name's trajectory shows it falling out of favor, yet its rarity gives it a distinctive quality. Talyah's spelling is typical of trends in the 2000s, where names ending in '-yah' (like Aaliyah) were especially fashionable. Although its precise etymology is uncertain, it likely draws from the Hebrew Talia or other similar-sounding names. Talyah has not been among the top 1000 names in any year, and no state has recorded it as notably popular.
Talyah is a modern name that likely emerged in the United States during the late 20th century, following the trend of names ending in '-yah' or '-ia' that were popular among African American communities and in broader American culture. It may be a variant of Talia, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'dew from God', or a creative respelling of similar-sounding names such as Tahlia or Thalia.
“Talyah” around the world
Where Talyah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tal, Tally
Sibling names for Talyah
Names that share Talyah's style, for a brother or sister.
