Talah

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Pronounced TAH-luh /ˈtɑː.lə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic talah, 'a young palm tree' — a slender, growing sapling. A gentle nature name used across the Arab world, sometimes also spelled Talia or Tala.Medium

In 30 seconds: A young palm: Talah is Arabic for a slender growing palm tree (said 'TAH-luh').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic talah, 'a young palm tree' — a slender, growing sapling. A gentle nature name used across the Arab world, sometimes also spelled Talia or Tala.

U.S. rank (2024)#13285 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Talah is Arabic for a young palm tree, an image of grace and growth in a landscape where the date palm has always meant sustenance and shade. It is a soft, well-used girls' name across the Arab world and reaches the U.S. with Arabic-speaking families (said 'TAH-luh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, gentle, and nature-rooted.

Did you know? Talah names a young palm tree — in Arabic poetry the image is of something graceful and growing, and the palm itself is a symbol of shelter and plenty.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Talah — Arabic talah 'young palm tree'

Variations

TalaTallaTaleh

Nicknames

TaliLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Talah mean?

Talah is Arabic for 'a young palm tree.'

How do you pronounce Talah?

It's said TAH-luh /ˈtɑː.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Talah a boy or girl name?

Talah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Talah?

Talah is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.