The nameTalitha
Talitha is a rare biblical name with a tender meaning.
- Girl's name
- Aramaic
Meaning
Talitha means "little girl" in Aramaic. It comes from the words Talitha cumi, "little girl, arise", in the Gospel of Mark.
Origin
Aramaic.
History
In England and Wales Talitha reached 764th place in 2000. In the United States its best rank is 1069th, in 1902.
Famous people named Talitha
- Talitha Getty, actress and style icon
Popularity of the name Talitha
Talitha in the United States
Talitha was most popular in the United States in the 1980s, with 659 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Talitha. Its rise began around 1902, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Talitha in the United States were born before 1987, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 53 births a year.
Talitha in the United Kingdom
Talitha was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 257 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Talitha. Half of all babies named Talitha in the United Kingdom were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 14 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Talitha
Names from the same generation as Talitha, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Talitha mean?
Talitha means "little girl" in Aramaic. It comes from the words Talitha cumi, "little girl, arise", in the Gospel of Mark.
What is the origin of the name Talitha?
Aramaic.
Is Talitha a girl's or a boy's name?
Talitha is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Talitha?
In 2024, Talitha was the 3216th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 49 births.
What are good sibling names for Talitha?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Augusta, Marta, Wilma and Aziza for a sister, Johannes, Abdallah, Laurence and Salim for a brother.
Who are famous people named Talitha?
Talitha Getty, actress and style icon.