Taliyah
An Arabic feminine name meaning "resurrection" or "rebirth".
Name Census estimates that about 8,595 living Americans carry the first name Taliyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Taliyah today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Taliyah births was 2008 (458 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Taliyah. 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.
Key insights
- • Taliyah is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
8.6K
~ 1 in 39,878 Americans
Peak year
2008
458 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,124
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Taliyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Taliyah 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 3,614 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Taliyah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taliyah 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 Taliyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Taliyahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 36 states and territories. Florida, Texas, Georgia recorded the most babies named Taliyah, while New Mexico, Hawaii, District of Columbia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 206 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Taliyah
The name Taliyah is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "talia," meaning "going ahead" or "following." It is a feminine name that gained popularity in the Middle East and North Africa regions.
The earliest recorded use of the name Taliyah can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it appeared in ancient Arabic texts and historical records. During this time, the Islamic Golden Age was flourishing, and many scholars and intellectuals from the region made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, science, and philosophy.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Taliyah was Taliyah bint Isma'il al-Qurashiyah, a 7th-century Arab poet and scholar from Medina. She was known for her eloquence and mastery of the Arabic language, and her works were highly regarded during her time.
Another notable figure with the name Taliyah was Taliyah al-Muqri'ah, a 9th-century female calligrapher and scholar from Baghdad. She was renowned for her exceptional calligraphic skills and her dedication to preserving and promoting the art of Arabic calligraphy.
In the 12th century, Taliyah al-Isfahani was a prominent female physician and scholar from Isfahan, Persia (present-day Iran). She was highly respected for her expertise in medicine and her contributions to the advancement of medical knowledge during that era.
Moving forward to the 14th century, Taliyah al-Andalusiyah was a renowned Andalusian poet and literary figure from Granada, Spain. Her works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into human emotions and experiences.
Another notable figure with the name Taliyah was Taliyah al-Dimashqiyah, a 16th-century Syrian scholar and theologian from Damascus. She was widely recognized for her extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her influential teachings on various aspects of Islamic law and ethics.
While the name Taliyah has its roots in Arabic culture, it has gained popularity across different regions and communities over time, with various spellings and variations emerging. However, its core meaning and significance remain tied to its Arabic origins, representing the concepts of progression, advancement, and following a path.
People
Taliyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Taliyah 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
Taliyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Taliyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8,595 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Taliyah 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 39,878 US residents.
Is Taliyah a common name?
We classify Taliyah as "Rare". It ranks above 97.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8,695 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Taliyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Taliyah was 2008, when 458 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Taliyah is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Taliyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Taliyah 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.