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Talula

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Talula Pronunciation

Talula is 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 (2024)#4019 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 398

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Talula?

Talula is pronounced tə-LOO-lah (/təˈlu.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Talula said aloud.

How do you say Talula?

Talula is said tə-LOO-lah (/təˈlu.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Talula said aloud.

What does the name Talula mean?

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

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.