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UK girl's name

Tailah

A feminine variant of the Hebrew name Talya meaning "dew from God".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Tailah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tailah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. 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.

Tailah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tailah. 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 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Tailah ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Tailah.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tailah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5785

2011

Births in 2011

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Tailah mean?

The name Tailah is an uncommon variant spelling of the name Talia, which has origins tracing back to ancient Hebrew and Greek languages. It is derived from the Hebrew name Talya, meaning "dew from God" or "gentle shower." Alternatively, in Greek, the name Talia is associated with the word "thaleia," meaning "blooming" or "flourishing."

The earliest known record of the name Talia dates back to the 1st century BCE, appearing in the Hebrew Bible's Book of Esther. In this biblical text, Talia was a Jewish woman living in the Persian empire during the reign of King Ahasuerus. However, the variant spelling "Tailah" is relatively more recent and lacks extensive historical documentation.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Talia or its variants. One of the earliest recorded examples is Talia al-Andalusia, a renowned 11th-century poet and scholar from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). Her works were influential during the Golden Age of Islamic culture.

Another prominent figure was Talia Canavero, an Italian painter and engraver who lived in the 16th century. She gained recognition for her intricate engravings and contributions to Renaissance art.

In more recent times, Talia Shire, an American actress born in 1946, is best known for her roles in the iconic films "The Godfather" and "Rocky." Her performances in these movies have earned her critical acclaim and a place in cinema history.

Moving to the world of literature, Talia Schaffer is a notable American academic and author who has written extensively on literary theory and women's studies. Her works, such as "The Forgotten Female Aesthetes" (2000), have made significant contributions to literary scholarship.

Lastly, Talia Castellano was an American teenage makeup artist and YouTuber who gained widespread recognition for her inspirational journey battling cancer. Despite her young age and terminal illness, she inspired millions with her positivity and passion for makeup until her passing in 2013 at the age of 13.

While the name Tailah may be an uncommon variant, its roots in ancient Hebrew and Greek languages, as well as its association with notable figures throughout history, contribute to its rich cultural significance and enduring appeal.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Tailah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tailah 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
2010s #5785 3 1

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FAQ

Tailah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Tailah in the UK right now?

In 2011, Tailah was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Tailah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Tailah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Tailah?

A feminine variant of the Hebrew name Talya meaning "dew from God".

How many people are called Tailah in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tailah across the 1 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.