Tala
How to say it: TAH-luh · /ˈtɑlə/
Arabic for 'small palm', Sanskrit for 'rhythm' - also a Native American name meaning 'wolf'.
Tala was the 1,031st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 187 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 57% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #936 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,031 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 187 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,729 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +57% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #936 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,126 among girls’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising lately, Tala finds its finest hour in the 2020s. Perched at its peak, it should continue upward.
What goes with it
Both crisp and soft across its syllables, it carries a natural touch. Amaya aligns in style and Tally serves as a nickname.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Tala is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Hindi.
In France: #1,126 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Tala
- Tala Ashe (born 1984)Irani-American actress
- Tala Abujbara (born 1992)Qatari rower
- Tala Madani (born 1981)Iranian-American painter
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