Talia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Talia has Hebrew origins, meaning 'dew from God'. Its linguistic path includes variations such as Talya and Taliyah. It embodies traits of freshness and vitality, drawing from natural imagery. While not directly biblical, it resonates with themes of divine blessing. Talia has seen increased popularity in recent decades, appealing to those seeking a unique name with positive associations.
The name Talia is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Talia has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Talia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11476th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1352nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 565th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 387th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 316th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Talia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Talia"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɑːliə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Talia derives from the Hebrew word 'tal', meaning 'dew', indicating freshness and vitality. It is often interpreted as 'heaven's dew' or 'dew from God'.
Meaning
dew from God
Language Evolution
Talya, Taliah, Taliyah
Biblical Background
The name Talia is not directly mentioned in the Bible, but it relates to Hebrew themes of nature and blessing.
Historical Usage
Talia has gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries and among parents seeking unique and meaningful names.
Variants & Derivatives
Talya, Taliyah, Taliah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Talia is perceived as a beautiful and modern name, often associated with grace and nature. It has a positive connotation and is favored by many parents.
Famous People
Talia Shire, Talia Castellano
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Talia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Talia"
"Talia" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11476th of 12526 | 9 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1352nd of 19264 | 1,298 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 565th of 27321 | 6,245 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 387th of 35406 | 12,939 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 316th of 30306 | 12,476 |
Regional Popularity of "Talia" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Talia" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
40.79% 1198th/2937 |
28.42% 990th/3483 |
42.44% 1493rd/3518 |
27.32% 1105th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
17.37% 640th/3685 |
9.18% 411th/4475 |
15.86% 824th/5194 |
8.14% 514th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
9.58% 439th/4582 |
4.36% 225th/5164 |
7.01% 513th/7313 |
5.24% 391st/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
8.36% 333rd/3984 |
4.41% 198th/4487 |
5.39% 368th/6822 |
4.96% 311th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Talia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Talia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.