The nameTalia

Talia is a girl's name of Hebrew and Greek origin, meaning "dew of God" or "blooming". It is popular in Israel and Britain.

Meaning

In Hebrew, Talia means "dew of God". In Greek, Thalia means "blooming"; she is the Muse of comedy.

Origin

Hebrew and Greek. Two origins meet in the name.

History

Talia reached the top 170 in England and Wales. Talia Shire, of the Rocky films, is a famous bearer.

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Popularity of the name Talia

Talia in the United States

270thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2023peak year (1,183 births)
32,972babies named Talia in the United States since 1880
05921,183 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Talia was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 9,408 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Talia. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Talia in the United States were born before 2008, 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 1,074 births a year.

Talia in the United Kingdom

191stmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2023peak year (341 births)
5,746babies named Talia in the United Kingdom since 1997
0171341 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Talia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,992 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Talia. Half of all babies named Talia in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 287 births a year on average, against 216 in the five years before.

Talia in France

197thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2024peak year (345 births)
4,875babies named Talia in France since 1900
0173345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Talia in Belgium

285thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2015peak year (37 births)
646babies named Talia in Belgium since 1995
01937 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

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Names from the same generation as Talia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Talia mean?

In Hebrew, Talia means "dew of God". In Greek, Thalia means "blooming"; she is the Muse of comedy.

What is the origin of the name Talia?

Hebrew and Greek. Two origins meet in the name.

Is Talia a girl's or a boy's name?

Talia is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Talia?

In 2024, Talia was the 270th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,161 births.

What are the variants of the name Talia?

Variants and related names of Talia include Talya.

What are good sibling names for Talia?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Miriam, Jane, Mariam and Elisa for a sister, Simon, Ismael, Abraham and Rafael for a brother.

Who are famous people named Talia?

Talia Shire, actress; Talia al Ghul, comic book character; Thalia, Muse of comedy.