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The baby name Talia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtɑːliə/, /ˈtæliə/ (commonly 'TAHL-yə' or 'TAL-ee-ə').

Talia is Hebrew, Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hebrew, Latin
Pronunciation: /ˈtɑːliə/, /ˈtæliə/ (commonly 'TAHL-yə' or 'TAL-ee-ə')

What is the meaning of the name Talia ?

The baby name Talia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈtɑːliə/, /ˈtæliə/ (commonly 'TAHL-yə' or 'TAL-ee-ə').

Talia is Hebrew, Latin in Origin.

With layered roots, Talia spans Semitic and Greek traditions. In Hebrew, it’s linked to Tal + Yah, “dew of God,” while Aramaic ṭalyā adds the image of a “lamb” or “young one.” A parallel lineage traces to Greek Thaleia/Thalia, name of both a Muse and a Grace, from thallein “to bloom, flourish.” The combined senses - freshness, blessing, and vitality - make Talia rich in meaning.

The name appears in Jewish communities for centuries and is popular in modern Israel; the Greek form resurfaced in Renaissance and 19th‑century neoclassical naming, with wide Anglophone uptake in the late 20th century. Common variants include Talya, Talyah, Tahlia (notably in Australia), Taliyah, and Taliah; classical Thalia/Thaleia; and accented Talía/Tália in Spanish and Portuguese. Talia can also serve as a short form of Natalia/Natalya (e.g., Russian Talya).

Talia has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Talia

Talia Shire Actor · Born 1946 · United States Talia Shire is an American actress best known for playing Connie Corleone in The Godfather films and Adrian in the Rocky series. She is also a member of the Coppola family. Talia Balsam Actor · Born 1959 · United States Talia Balsam is an American actress best known for her roles in Mad Men, Divorce, and Homeland. Born in 1959, she has built a long career in television and film. Talia Ryder Actor · Born 2002 · United States Talia Ryder is an American actress best known for her breakout role as Skylar in the acclaimed film Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020). She made her feature film debut in that movie, and her performance earned nominations for both an Independent Spirit Award and a Critics' Choice Movie Award.

Celebrity babies named Talia

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Talia Besson Virginie Silla film producer ★★★★★ Luc Besson film director ★★★★★
Talia Balsam Joyce Van Patten television actor ★★★★★ Martin Balsam television actor ★★★★★

Talia – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JM 0 #90 4 3,714
AF Girls 0 #93 2 2,402
SD 0 #101 2 2,130
Canada Girls 2024 #111 209 2,795
Switzerland Girls 2024 #114 22 1,786
CY Girls 0 #121 5 3,755
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
IQ 0 #132 2 3,533
IL 0 #133 166 6,291
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
Sweden Girls 2022 #136 44 1,568
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
JO 0 #139 2 2,158
IL Girls 0 #141 1,048 11,648
PS 0 #144 75 5,692
BW Girls 0 #148 4 4,216
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
Belgium Girls 2024 #154 32 424
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
France Girls 2021 #165 316 3,185
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
UY 0 #179 4 2,477
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
AR 0 #190 4 2,915
PS Girls 0 #199 502 10,981
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
NA Girls 0 #213 12 7,146
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
JM Girls 0 #227 33 7,507
EC Girls 0 #230 10 3,650
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
United States Girls 2024 #243 1,161 8,487
GR Girls 0 #246 4 6,293
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
PE 0 #276 35 6,350
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
JO Girls 0 #282 44 7,570
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
HR Girls 0 #290 5 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
QA Girls 0 #301 16 15,378
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #307 6 10,560
SD Girls 0 #309 37 7,678
BR 0 #327 19 5,969
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
GT 0 #331 8 5,948
GH Girls 0 #334 4 6,973
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
BO 0 #365 17 6,868
EG Girls 0 #369 1,037 14,742
EG 0 #371 30 6,387
PH Girls 0 #378 13 13,098
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
YE 0 #393 6 8,639
MX 0 #401 13 8,339
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
UY Boys 0 #411 3 5,922
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
ZA 0 #423 25 14,421
CL 0 #430 5 6,867
IQ Girls 0 #435 70 11,303
PT Girls 0 #440 12 7,952
Spain 0 #442 11 2,326
PA Girls 0 #447 35 9,861
UY Girls 0 #447 64 6,731
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
KW Girls 0 #481 35 19,177
RU Girls 0 #484 15 11,913
GT Girls 0 #485 21 7,500
AR Girls 0 #493 107 8,289
AE Girls 0 #503 51 20,968
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CO 0 #506 5 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
CR Girls 0 #515 18 11,342
BR Girls 0 #516 547 12,708
CM Girls 0 #526 15 11,671
LY 0 #526 10 12,703
PE Girls 0 #538 516 14,861
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
LB 0 #546 113 13,263
BO Girls 0 #548 64 9,488
SY 0 #549 186 11,684
PS Boys 0 #554 8 10,655
SG Girls 0 #559 28 18,916
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #581 7 17,937
IL Boys 0 #596 12 10,983
HK Girls 0 #598 18 16,104
CO Girls 0 #666 478 16,140
IQ Boys 0 #690 8 13,071
IT 0 #694 21 4,183
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #705 34 3,895
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
CL Girls 0 #749 103 14,098
Spain Girls 0 #777 208 5,561
BR Boys 0 #779 7 12,213
Germany Girls 0 #786 53 4,949
SA Girls 0 #805 131 25,931
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
EG Boys 0 #821 66 15,035
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
PE Boys 0 #859 20 14,506
TN 0 #860 6 13,765
MX Girls 0 #893 301 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #899 243 25,928
CO Boys 0 #905 16 15,656
OM Boys 0 #911 8 17,948
NL Girls 0 #921 35 5,933
MY Girls 0 #983 12 24,821
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MA 0 #1,084 45 20,986
DZ 0 #1,086 91 20,130
TR 0 #1,107 105 19,440
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
IT Girls 0 #1,260 187 9,415
ZA Boys 0 #1,267 6 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,457 15 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,601 14 28,008

Talia is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
Switzerland
United States

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People also ask about Talia

Talia is predominantly a girl's name.
Talia is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈtɑːliə/, /ˈtæliə/ (commonly 'TAHL-yə' or 'TAL-ee-ə').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Tahlia, Taliah, Talya, Taliya, Talie and Taleah.
Across languages, Talia has these equivalents: Talya (Hebrew variant), Thalia (Greek; similar sound, means 'to flourish'), Natalia/Natalie (Latin; related form).
Yes, very popular — Talia ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Talia ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Talia's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #311 in 2011 to #165 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Talia are in our database, including Talia Shire (Actor), Talia Balsam (Actor), Talia Ryder (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Talia for their child, including Virginie Silla and Luc Besson.