Talal
Talal is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Pleasant, admirable, or gentle rain/dew.
Origin and history
Talal is a classic Arabic name meaning 'pleasant', 'dew', or 'dew-like rainfall'. It is historically popular across the Middle East, notably borne by members of royal families such as King Talal of Jordan. In the United States, it remains a uncommon name, given to under 100 boys in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
739 babies in the United States have been named Talal since 1880. It ranks #3937 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1831.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.7 %)
- TX (32.6 %)
- MI (10.9 %)
- NY (10.9 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 68 |
| 1990-2000 | 137 |
| 2000-2010 | 171 |
| 2010-2019 | 254 |
| 2020-2029 | 96 |
Famous people named Talal
- Talal Asad: Anthropologist, Academic
- Talal Yassine: Businessman, Lawyer
Fun facts
- King Talal bin Abdullah ruled Jordan in the early 1950s and was responsible for establishing its liberalized constitution.
- In classical Arabic poetry, the root of the name relates to gentle, refreshing morning dew.