The baby name Tallulah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /təˈluːlə/ (tuh-LOO-luh).
The baby name Tallulah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /təˈluːlə/ (tuh-LOO-luh).
Tallulah is in Origin.
Tallulah carries twin etymologies. In the American South it is widely linked to Choctaw, often glossed as “leaping water,” a poetic image echoed in place names like Tallulah Falls. In Ireland, an older Gaelic source exists: Tuilelaith (from tuile “abundance, flood” + flaith “ruler, princess”), yielding the anglicized Talulla/Tallula with the sense “lady of abundance.” These strands converged in English use, giving Tallulah a buoyant, lyrical feel with nature and regal overtones.
Usage rose in the 20th century through glamorous American actress Tallulah Bankhead, then revived in recent decades in both the US and UK, boosted by celebrity and media exposure. Variants include Talulla, Talula, Tallula, Talullah, and Talulla(h). Nicknames span Tally, Lula, Lulu, and Lulah. The name’s cross-cultural pedigree lets parents lean into either water-bright Native imagery or the Gaelic tradition of sovereignty and plenty.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallulah | Willis | Demi Moore | film director | ★★★★★ | Bruce Willis | television actor | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2011 | #1 | — | 1,008 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #134 | 2 | 1,786 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #264 | 22 | 2,795 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #400 | 6 | 3,185 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #593 | 339 | 8,487 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,132 | 10 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Tallulah is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:
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