Taliyah
Taliyah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Dew of God; soft rain or one who recites.
Origin and history
Taliyah is a modern female name with roots in both Arabic and Hebrew naming traditions. In Hebrew, it is often associated with the phrase 'dew of God,' while in Arabic contexts it relates to reading or reciting. It gained popular usage in the United States starting in the late 1990s as a rhythmic variation of Tali and Talia.
Popularity in the United States
8,900 babies in the United States have been named Taliyah since 1880. It ranks #1770 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1030.
States where it is most popular
- FL (11.2 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- GA (8 %)
- CA (7.3 %)
- NY (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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 539 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,614 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,412 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,335 |
Famous people named Taliyah
- Taliyah Brooks: Athlete, Track and Field competitor
Nicknames
Tali, Leah, Tee
Fun facts
- Taliyah entered the U.S. top 1000 main baby names charts in the late 1990s as soft, multi-syllable names ending in -iah became popular.
- The name blends phonetic elements of classical Hebrew roots with modern phonetic spelling variations popular in English-speaking countries.