UK girl's name
Taaliah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "following" or "obedient".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Taaliah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Taaliah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 9 births.
This profile covers 80 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 80 living people in the UK are called Taaliah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Taaliah ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 9 girls were registered as Taaliah.
- • About 80 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taaliah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2019
9 births
Estimated living
80
2026
Meaning
What does Taaliah mean?
The name Taaliah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, with roots dating back to ancient times. It is thought to be a variation of the Arabic name Taliah, which itself derives from the word "tali," meaning "following" or "succeeding."
One of the earliest known references to the name Taaliah can be found in historical records from the 7th century, during the early years of the Islamic Golden Age. It is mentioned in several texts and manuscripts from this era, though its exact usage and meaning are not entirely clear.
In the 10th century, a notable figure bearing the name Taaliah was Taaliah bint al-Muhtadi, a princess and scholar from the Abbasid Caliphate. She was renowned for her contributions to the fields of poetry and literature, and her works were widely studied and admired throughout the region.
Another prominent individual with the name Taaliah was Taaliah al-Andalusi, a philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 11th century during the height of the Islamic Golden Age in Andalusia (modern-day Spain). Her writings on geometry and logic were highly influential and helped shape the field of mathematics for generations to come.
In the 13th century, Taaliah al-Mawsiliyah was a renowned musician and singer from the city of Mosul (present-day Iraq). She is credited with helping to develop and popularize several musical styles and compositions that became integral to the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Taaliah al-Dimashqi, a 14th-century poet and scholar from Damascus, is also noteworthy. Her poetry was widely celebrated for its eloquence and emotional depth, and she was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time.
While the name Taaliah has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has since been adopted and used in various cultures and communities around the world, although its exact origins and historical significance may vary across different regions and traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Taaliah over time
The chart below shows babies named Taaliah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Taaliah, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Taaliah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taaliah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3481 | 31 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3850 | 43 | 7 |
| 2000s | #5309 | 6 | 2 |
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- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Taaliah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Taaliah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Taaliah was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Taaliah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 9 babies registered as Taaliah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Taaliah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "following" or "obedient".
How many people are called Taaliah in the UK?
A total of 80 babies have been registered as Taaliah across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.