Taliana
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly French or Italian.
Name Census estimates that about 258 living Americans carry the first name Taliana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Taliana today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taliana births was 2008 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taliana. 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
258
~ 1 in 1,328,505 Americans
Peak year
2008
23 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,870
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Taliana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taliana from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 115 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Taliana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taliana 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 Taliana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Talianas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Taliana
The name Taliana is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, deriving from the word "talanton," which means "balance" or "weight." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with concepts of equilibrium, fairness, or even weighing scales in early Greek culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Taliana can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it was mentioned in a Greek play by the renowned playwright Euripides. The character bearing this name was portrayed as a wise and level-headed woman, further reinforcing the potential link to the idea of balance.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century, the name Taliana gained popularity among the Eastern Orthodox Christian community. It is believed that some families may have chosen this name for their daughters in honor of Saint Thaliana, a revered martyr who lived in the 3rd century CE and was known for her unwavering faith and courage in the face of persecution.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Taliana of Aragon emerged as a powerful ruler and diplomat. Born in 1186, she played a crucial role in negotiating peace treaties and fostering alliances between various kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula.
Jumping forward to the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian painter named Taliana Casati (1462-1520) gained recognition for her exceptional portraits and frescoes adorning churches and noble residences throughout northern Italy.
Another historical figure bearing the name Taliana was a French noblewoman, Taliana de Montmorency (1592-1660), who was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in the cultural and literary circles of 17th-century Paris.
It is worth noting that while the name Taliana has ancient roots, its usage has been relatively rare throughout history, often appearing as a variant or derivative of other names such as Talia or Talitha. This rarity may have contributed to its enduring mystique and the sense of uniqueness associated with the name.
People
Taliana + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Taliana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taliana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 258 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taliana 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 1,328,505 US residents.
Is Taliana a common name?
We classify Taliana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 261 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taliana most popular?
The single biggest year for Taliana was 2008, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taliana is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taliana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taliana 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.