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Talulah

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Pronounced tuh-LOO-luh /tə.ˈlu.lə/Medium

Meaning: Leaping watersMedium

In 30 seconds: Talulah is an English name meaning 'leaping waters', best known today through actress Talulah Riley.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningLeaping waters
U.S. rank (2024)#2913 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births57 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 526

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420002024

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

History & Origin

Talulah carries the vivid meaning 'leaping waters', an image of moving, lively water. It is used as an English given name and reads as a flowing, three-syllable choice. The meaning gives it a natural, watery character that sets it apart from plainer English names.

British actress Talulah Riley, born in 1985, is the most familiar bearer of this exact spelling. The name's rolling rhythm and soft ending suit its 'leaping waters' sense.

Did you know? Talulah is a spelling variant of Tallulah, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'leaping waters' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Talulah — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Talulah Riley (1985–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Talulah…

Tallulah— The more common spelling of the same name, sharing the 'leaping waters' meaning.
Lula— A natural short form drawn from the back half of Talulah.
Talia— Shares the opening Tal- sound and the same lilting, vowel-rich feel.
Marina— Another flowing girl's name carrying a water-related sense.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Talulah mean?

Talulah is usually explained as meaning 'leaping waters' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Talulah?

It's commonly said tuh-LOO-luh /tə.ˈlu.lə/.

Is Talulah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Talulah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Talulah?

In 2024, Talulah ranked #2913 in the U.S. for girls, with 57 births recorded.