Tahlia
Tahlia is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Dew of God, or to blossom.
Origin and history
Tahlia is a feminine name primarily derived as a variant of Talia, which comes from the Hebrew word for dew of God or gentle dew. It is also occasionally linked to the Greek name Thalia, meaning to flourish or blossom. In the United States, Tahlia is a moderately used name that offers a soft, modern spelling variant of a classic name.
Popularity in the United States
3,504 babies in the United States have been named Tahlia since 1880. It ranks #2994 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1392.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.2 %)
- FL (16.2 %)
- NY (10.9 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 55 |
| 1980-1990 | 171 |
| 1990-2000 | 353 |
| 2000-2010 | 961 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,239 |
| 2020-2029 | 725 |
Famous people named Tahlia
- Tahlia McGrath: Cricketer, Athlete
- Tahlia Brooklyn: Actress
Nicknames
Tali, Lia, Tahli
Fun facts
- While most commonly derived from Hebrew roots meaning dew, it shares strong visual and phonetic roots with the Greek Muse of comedy, Thalia.
- The 'h' insertion gives Tahlia an alternative visual aesthetic compared to the traditional spellings Talia or Thalia.