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Talula

♀ Girl

Pronounced tə-LOO-lah /təˈlu.lɑ/High

Meaning: Spelling of Tallulah — from a Choctaw place-name read 'leaping/running water'; routes debatedMedium

In 30 seconds: Bubbling, leaping water: Talula spells Tallulah — tied to a Choctaw word for 'leaping water' and to Georgia's Tallulah Falls. Vintage, playful, and rippling.
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Origin MediumChoctaw, American
MeaningSpelling of Tallulah — from a Choctaw place-name read 'leaping/running water'; routes debated
U.S. rank (2025)#6298 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 417

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420012025

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

Talula is a spelling of Tallulah — usually traced to a Choctaw place-name meaning 'leaping/running water' (Tallulah Falls; routes debated, which we note). Actress Tallulah Bankhead made it iconic.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, leaping-water at the root, and spirited.

Did you know? Tallulah Falls in Georgia gave actress Tallulah Bankhead her unforgettable name — and the word is often traced to Choctaw for 'leaping water'.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Tallulah — routes debated

Variations

TallulahTalulahTallula

Nicknames

LulaTally

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Lula— a short form within it
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Talula mean?

Talula spells Tallulah, often traced to Choctaw for 'leaping water'; the routes are debated.

How do you pronounce Talula?

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

Is Talula a boy or girl name?

Talula is a girl's name.

How popular is Talula?

Talula is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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