Tally

♀ Girl

Pronounced TAL-ee /ˈtæl.i/High

Meaning: As a name Tally reads either as the English word 'tally' (a count or reckoning), a surname spin, or a short form of Talia/Natalie. In Hebrew, Tal ('dew') feeds the Talia family. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A peppy short name: Tally reads as a count, a surname, or a nickname for Talia (said 'TAL-ee'). Bright, brief, and rare.

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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningAs a name Tally reads either as the English word 'tally' (a count or reckoning), a surname spin, or a short form of Talia/Natalie. In Hebrew, Tal ('dew') feeds the Talia family. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#10976 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year1958

Total births (all-time)≈ 549

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

Tally serves as a short form of Talia/Natalie, a surname spin, or the English word for a count. For girls it reads as a lively, informal-feeling given name, rare in the U.S. Its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'TAL-ee').

It appears only rarely as a full given name for girls. Rare, brisk, and friendly.

Did you know? Tally works as a word ('a count'), a surname, and a nickname for Talia or Natalie — a compact, cheerful name whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'TAL-ee').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Tally — short for Talia/Natalie; word/surname; routes uncertain

Variations

TalleyTallieTalia

Nicknames

TalLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tally mean?

Tally reads as the word 'a count,' a surname, or a nickname for Talia/Natalie; routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tally?

It's said TAL-ee /ˈtæl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tally a boy or girl name?

Tally is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Tally?

Tally is a rare name for girls in the U.S.