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Tali

♀ Girl

Pronounced TAH-lee /ˈtɑ.li/High

Meaning: My dew; from Hebrew tal, 'dew' — a modern Israeli favoriteHigh

In 30 seconds: Morning's first blessing, possessive case: Tali is Hebrew 'my dew' — the gentle overnight gift ancient prayers ranked above rain. Israel hands it out generously; gamers know a quarian by it.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningMy dew; from Hebrew tal, 'dew' — a modern Israeli favorite
U.S. rank (2025)#2953 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births57 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,461

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319672025

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

Tali builds on Hebrew tal, 'dew' — the soft sustenance of biblical blessing — with the possessive -i: 'my dew'. Modern Israel made it a staple for daughters (and occasionally sons), part of the nature-name school of Tal, Shir, and Gal.

It travels lightly through the diaspora and picked up science-fiction shine via Mass Effect. U.S. use is rare, fresh as its meaning.

Did you know? Mass Effect's beloved engineer Tali'Zorah gave this small Israeli name an interstellar fandom — few names serve both kibbutz and starship.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Tali — etymology

Variations

TaliaTalTalya

Nicknames

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If you like Tali…

Talia— the fuller 'dew of God' sister
Liora— the companion modern Hebrew light-name
Dara— shares Tali's Hebrew roots
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Aylah— the same nature feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tali mean?

Tali is Hebrew for 'my dew', from tal, 'dew'.

How do you pronounce Tali?

It's said TAH-lee /ˈtɑ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tali a boy or girl name?

Tali is mainly a girl's name in Israeli use.

How popular is Tali?

Tali is rare in the U.S. and common in Israel.

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