Talia
How to say it: tuh-LEE-uh · /təˈliːə/
From Hebrew Talya meaning 'dew of God' or 'gentle rain'; also used as an Italian short form of Natalia.
Talia was the 217th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,180 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 10% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #200 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 | #217 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,180 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,995 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −10% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #200 |
| In France, 2025 | #115 among girls’ names, 305 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use in recent decades, Talia shines brightest in the 2020s. Additional gains look ahead.
What goes with it
Mellow with a crisp touch, Talia feels gentle and melodic. Lia serves as a pet form, while Eliana sits nearby in style.
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Nicknames
- Tali
- Lia
Honouring a Talia in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Talia is about 1 in 84.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, English, Finnish, French, Hebrew, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #115 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #195.
Famous people named Talia
- Talia Shire (born 1946)American actress
- Talia Balsam (born 1959)American TV and film actress
- Talia Ryder (born 2002)American actress
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