Taleah
Taleah is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Gentle dew from heaven or weary; modern blend of Talia and Leah.
Origin and history
Taleah is a modern American invented name that likely arose as a variant of Talia or through a combination of the popular prefix 'Ta-' with Leah. It gained usage in the late 20th century in the United States and offers a contemporary, phonetic twist on traditional Hebrew names. While not among the most common names, it enjoys steady modern use for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,727 babies in the United States have been named Taleah since 1880. It ranks #3384 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1786.
States where it is most popular
- FL (19 %)
- CA (11.3 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- GA (9.2 %)
- NC (6.3 %)
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 | 37 |
| 1980-1990 | 143 |
| 1990-2000 | 295 |
| 2000-2010 | 910 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,027 |
| 2020-2029 | 315 |
Nicknames
Leah, Tali
Fun facts
- Taleah developed during a wave of late-20th-century U.S. naming trends that combined melodic prefixes like 'Ta-' with popular traditional names like Leah.
- The name is often seen spelled in multiple forms, including Taliyah, Talea, and Taliah.