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Taleen
Pronounced TAL-een /ΛtΓ¦l.in/Medium
Meaning: From the Armenian town of Talin (site of a 7th-century cathedral); the underlying word meaning is uncertain, with folk associations of 'fresh/radiant'.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Taleen comes from the Armenian place name Talin, the site of a noted 7th-century cathedral. The underlying meaning of the word is uncertain; folk associations link it to freshness or radiance, but that sense is not firmly established. The name's clearest anchor is the town itself rather than a settled translation.
The variant Talyn compresses the same name into a tighter shape while keeping its two-syllable lilt.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Taleen mean?
Taleen is usually explained as meaning 'unknown), which is home to a famous 7th-century cathedral' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.
How do you pronounce Taleen?
It's commonly said TAL-een /ΛtΓ¦l.in/.
Is Taleen a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Taleen is used as a girl name.
How popular is Taleen?
In 2024, Taleen ranked #2182 in the U.S. for girls, with 87 births recorded.