Taleyah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "blooming plant" or "flourishing".
Name Census estimates that about 366 living Americans carry the first name Taleyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Taleyah today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taleyah births was 2004 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taleyah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
366
~ 1 in 936,487 Americans
Peak year
2004
31 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,004
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Taleyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taleyah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 155 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Taleyah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taleyah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Taleyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taleyahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Taleyah
The name Taleyah is a relatively modern invention that does not have a clear origin in any specific language or culture. It appears to be a creative combination of syllables that may have been inspired by various existing names from around the world.
Some sources suggest that Taleyah could be a variant or feminized form of the Hebrew name Taleh, which means "dew" or "fresh growth." However, there is no definitive evidence linking the two names directly. Taleyah may also have been influenced by the Arabic name Taliah, meaning "blooming" or "flourishing."
While the name Taleyah does not have a long historical record, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes seen as a modern, gender-neutral name that can be given to both boys and girls.
Due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no well-known historical figures or references associated with the name Taleyah in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest documented examples of the name appear to be from the late 20th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taleyah was Taleyah Zondra Khogali, an activist and co-founder of the Toronto chapter of the Black Lives Matter movement. She was born in 1986 and gained prominence for her work in advocating for racial justice and equality.
Another notable individual with the name Taleyah is Taleyah Brittingham, an American track and field athlete specializing in sprinting events. She was born in 1998 and has represented the United States in international competitions.
In the entertainment industry, Taleyah Holder is a British actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films. She was born in 1993 and has gained recognition for her roles in projects such as "The Fade" and "Top Boy."
Taleyah Mirren is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician who has released several albums and singles. She was born in 1987 and has gained a following for her unique blend of indie and folk styles.
Taleyah Sturdivant is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line "Taleyah's Closet." She was born in 1989 and has been recognized for her innovative designs and commitment to sustainable fashion.
It is important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Taleyah, there may be limited historical records or notable figures associated with it compared to more traditional names with longer histories.
People
Taleyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taleyah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Taleyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taleyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 366 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taleyah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 936,487 US residents.
Is Taleyah a common name?
We classify Taleyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 370 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taleyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Taleyah was 2004, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taleyah is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taleyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taleyah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.