Talha
Talha is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Fruit-bearing tree, banana tree, or acacia.
Origin and history
Talha is an Arabic name historically associated with a type of fruit-bearing tree, often identified as the banana tree or acacia in traditional texts. It is well known in Islamic history through Talha ibn Ubayd Allah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, it is a moderately used name primarily given within Muslim communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,033 babies in the United States have been named Talha since 1880. It ranks #3651 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1677.
States where it is most popular
- NY (67 %)
- CA (17.3 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- NJ (5.2 %)
- VA (1.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 20 |
| 1990-2000 | 157 |
| 2000-2010 | 326 |
| 2010-2019 | 280 |
| 2020-2029 | 250 |
Famous people named Talha
- Talha Talib: Athlete, Weightlifter
Fun facts
- Talha ibn Ubayd Allah was one of the ten companions promised Paradise in Islamic tradition.
- The word 'talh' appears in the Qur'an describing trees in Paradise, often interpreted as banana or acacia trees.