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Tallula

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Pronounced tə-LOO-lah /təˈlu.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Tallulah — variously the Choctaw 'leaping water' (a Georgia waterfall) and the Irish Tuilelaith, 'lady of abundance'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Leaping water; lady of abundance: Tallula spells Tallulah. Lyrical, lively, and warm (said 'tə-LOO-lah').
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Origin LowChoctaw, Irish
MeaningA spelling of Tallulah — variously the Choctaw 'leaping water' (a Georgia waterfall) and the Irish Tuilelaith, 'lady of abundance'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10033 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 199

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420022025

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

Tallula is a spelling of Tallulah — variously the Choctaw 'leaping water' (the name of a waterfall and gorge in Georgia) and the Irish Tuilelaith, 'lady of abundance' (routes layered, which we note). The actress Tallulah Bankhead made it famous. A lyrical, lively name (said 'tə-LOO-lah'; nickname Lula).

In the U.S. it appears beside Tallulah. Rare in this spelling, leaping-water-or-lady-of-abundance at the root, and lively.

Did you know? Tallulah is variously the Choctaw 'leaping water' (a Georgia waterfall) and the Irish Tuilelaith, 'lady of abundance' — Tallula is a spelling, lyrical and lively (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'tə-LOO-lah').
Overall data confidence 50%
Behind the Name — Tallulah — routes layered

Variations

TallulahTalulaTallu

Nicknames

Lula

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If you like Tallula…

Tallulah— the standard spelling
Lula— the short form
Beulah— a sound-neighbor -ulah girls' name
Talula— a fellow Choctaw choice
Mckayla— another Irish name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tallula mean?

Tallula spells Tallulah — variously Choctaw 'leaping water' and Irish 'lady of abundance'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Tallula?

It's said tə-LOO-lah /təˈlu.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tallula a boy or girl name?

Tallula is a girl's name.

How popular is Tallula?

Tallula is a rare name in the U.S.

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