The nameTala
Tala is a short girl's name with Native American, Arabic and Filipino meanings.
- Girl's name
- Several origins
Meaning
Tala means "star" in Tagalog. It is often said to mean "wolf" in a Native American language, and in Arabic it can refer to a palm tree.
Origin
Several origins.
History
In England and Wales Tala reached 751st in 2024. In the United States it reached 1336th in 2024.
Popularity of the name Tala
Tala in the United States
Tala was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,259 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Tala. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Tala in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 149 births a year.
Tala in the United Kingdom
Tala was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 258 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Tala. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Tala in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 42 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Tala
Names from the same generation as Tala, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tala mean?
Tala means "star" in Tagalog. It is often said to mean "wolf" in a Native American language, and in Arabic it can refer to a palm tree.
What is the origin of the name Tala?
Several origins.
Is Tala a girl's or a boy's name?
Tala is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Tala?
In 2024, Tala was the 1333rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 171 births.
What are good sibling names for Tala?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Liya, Khadija, Zainab and Mira for a sister, Mikael, Edmund, Ismail and Avraham for a brother.