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👍 Talei
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How to Pronounce Talei
Pronounced tah-LAY
🔊 Hear it /tɑːˈleɪ/ Medium ⧉ copy
Meaning: From the Fijian talei, 'dear; precious; beloved; a treasured one.' A warm, affectionate name. Low ⧉ copy
In 30 seconds: A warm Fijian name: Talei means 'dear; precious; beloved' (said 'tah-LAY'). Affectionate and lovely.
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Meaning From the Fijian talei, 'dear; precious; beloved; a treasured one.' A warm, affectionate name.
U.S. rank (2025) #14750 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births 6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year 2024
Total births (all-time) ≈ 60
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 2024 2007 2025 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 Talei comes from the Fijian for 'dear; precious; beloved; a treasured one.' It reads warm and affectionate, well loved in Fiji — rare in the U.S. (said 'tah-LAY').
It appears rarely, mostly in Fijian and Pacific-heritage families. Rare, warm, and affectionate.
Did you know? Talei is Fijian for 'dear; precious; beloved' — a warm, affectionate name from the Pacific islands, given to a treasured child (said 'tah-LAY').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Talei — Fijian 'dear; precious; beloved'
Variations Talai Taleigh Talie
Nicknames Tali Lei
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Talei… Leilani — a like Pacific-island name Mele — a like Polynesian girl's name Kalea — a like warm island pick Malia — a like affectionate island name Frequently Asked What does the name Talei mean? Talei is Fijian for 'dear; precious; beloved; a treasured one.'
How do you pronounce Talei? It's said tah-LAY /tɑːˈleɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Talei a boy or girl name? Talei is a girl's name.
How popular is Talei? Talei is a rare name in the U.S.
