Tala
Tala is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Small palm tree (Arabic) or star (Tagalog).
Origin and history
Tala is a short name found in several distinct linguistic traditions, notably Arabic where it refers to a small palm tree and Tagalog where it means star. It has seen growing popularity in the United States in recent years as parents seek international, concise names ending in 'a'. Its modern usage is diverse and multicultural.
Popularity in the United States
3,497 babies in the United States have been named Tala since 1880. It ranks #3000 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1251.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.4 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- IL (10.1 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 101 |
| 1990-2000 | 380 |
| 2000-2010 | 763 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,259 |
| 2020-2029 | 935 |
Famous people named Tala
- Tala Alamuddin: Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur
- Tala Raassi: Fashion Designer, Author
Fun facts
- Tala independently arose in several cultures, including Arabic, Filipino, and Native American languages.
- In Tagalog mythology, Tala is the goddess of the morning and evening star.
- Over a quarter of all U.S. birth records for Tala since 1880 were recorded between 2020 and 2025.