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Talibah
How to Pronounce Talibah
Pronounced TAH-lee-buh /ˈtɑːlɪbə/Low
Meaning: Talibah is the feminine of the Arabic Talib, from a root meaning to seek; it is understood as seeker of knowledge or student, an admired quality in Arabic and Muslim tradition where the pursuit of learning is deeply valued.Low
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
Talibah entered American records in the mid nineteen-seventies, part of a movement of African American families choosing Arabic and Muslim names to honor faith and heritage. It reached its quiet high around 1978.
It was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its peak. A girl named Talibah then would be in her forties today. The name carries an admired meaning, one who seeks knowledge, that many families choose with intention.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Talibah mean?
It is an Arabic name meaning seeker of knowledge or student, the feminine of Talib.
How do you pronounce Talibah?
It is said TAH-lee-buh /ˈtɑːlɪbə/, with the stress on the first syllable.
Is Talibah a boy or girl name?
Talibah is recorded as a girl's name.
How popular is Talibah?
It has always been rare, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its height in the late nineteen-seventies.