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Talei

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Pronounced tah-LAY /tɑːˈleɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Fijian talei, 'dear; precious; beloved; a treasured one.' A warm, affectionate name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Fijian name: Talei means 'dear; precious; beloved' (said 'tah-LAY'). Affectionate and lovely.

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Origin MediumFijian

MeaningFrom the Fijian talei, 'dear; precious; beloved; a treasured one.' A warm, affectionate name.

U.S. rank (2024)#10974 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 60

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

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

TalaiTaleighTalie

Nicknames

TaliLei

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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.