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Tal

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAHL /ˈtɑl/Medium

Meaning: A Hebrew name meaning 'dew; rain' — imagery of morning freshness and renewal. Used in Israel as a unisex name, often for boys; short and nature-toned.Medium

In 30 seconds: A fresh one-beat Hebrew name: Tal means 'dew; rain' (said 'TAHL'). Short, nature-toned, and clean.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA Hebrew name meaning 'dew; rain' — imagery of morning freshness and renewal. Used in Israel as a unisex name, often for boys; short and nature-toned.
U.S. rank (2025)#7623 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,265

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196319372025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tal is a Hebrew name meaning 'dew; rain,' rich with imagery of morning freshness and new growth. In Israel it is a common, modern unisex name, often for boys, and it appears as an element in fuller names like Talia (said 'TAHL').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, nature-toned, and crisp.

Did you know? Tal is Hebrew for 'dew' — the morning moisture that signals freshness and renewal. It is a short, popular Israeli name, used for boys and girls alike (said 'TAHL').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Tal — Hebrew 'dew; rain'; unisex in Israel

Variations

Tahl

Nicknames

Tali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tal mean?

Tal is a Hebrew name meaning 'dew' or 'rain,' evoking morning freshness and renewal.

How do you pronounce Tal?

It's said TAHL /ˈtɑl/ — one syllable.

Is Tal a boy or girl name?

Tal is used here as a boy's name; note it is unisex in Israel.

How popular is Tal?

Tal is a rare name for boys in the U.S., more common in Israel.

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