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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Taleyah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Taleya|Talha
CelticGirl↓ Fading

Taleyah

TAY-lee-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#12004
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#12004
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#8897 in 2020
5yr change
-2470 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #12004 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Taleyah

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12004

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-2470 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
26 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Taleyah scores well on practical feasibility but there are tradeoffs — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
85

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticIrishGirlModern3-syllableContemporary SpellingRareNature-adjacentRising TrendMelodic
Character
creative spiritthoughtful natureartistic expressiongraceful presenceindependent heart
STRONG
High confidence

Taleyah is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #12004 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -2470 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#12004 · very rare
Taleyah at a Glance
Meaning:Modern variation possibly derived from Irish roots meaning 'fair' or 'bright', with contemporary spelling influence from names like Aliyah and Kayla.
Language root:Irish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#8897 in 2020
5yr change:-2470 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AaliyahAliyahTaliyahTaliaLeahLayla◈
Similar Style
SiennaAnyaIslaFreyaKeiraSoraya
Works well with
LiamFionaMaeveDeclan◈SaoirseCillian◈AriaRowan◈
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Keira
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Soraya
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Taleyah · Overview
Summary

Taleyah is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #12004 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Modern · Whimsical character
Taleyah carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 2470 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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