UK boy's name
Talal
A masculine Arabic name meaning "fresh plant that grows after rain".
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.
Talal is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Talal popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 14 births.
This profile covers 177 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 179 living people in the UK are called Talal. 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
- • Talal ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 14 boys were registered as Talal.
- • Talal ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #669 in 2012.
- • About 179 living people in the UK are estimated to have Talal as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3254
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2007
14 births
Estimated living
179
2026
Meaning
What does Talal mean?
The name Talal has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "tala'a," which means "to rise" or "to appear." This name is believed to have been in use since ancient times, with possible references in pre-Islamic Arabic poetry and literature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Talal can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. In Surah An-Nur (Chapter 24, Verse 35), there is a reference to "Talal," which is interpreted as a metaphor for the light of guidance or the light of faith.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Talal. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Talal ibn Ruzayk (born around 580 AD), a renowned Arab poet from the Banu Tamim tribe in pre-Islamic Arabia. His poetry has been preserved in various anthologies and is considered a significant contribution to early Arabic literature.
In the 20th century, Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1909-1976) was a prominent member of the Saudi royal family. He served as the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia from 1964 to 1965 and was known for his efforts to modernize the country's education system and promote social reforms.
Another notable figure was Talal Nayer (1916-2000), an Egyptian actor and filmmaker who appeared in over 200 films and is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Egyptian cinema.
In the realm of sports, Talal Al-Meshal (born in 1967) is a former Kuwaiti football player who represented his national team and played for several clubs in Kuwait and Qatar.
Talal Akashee (born in 1952) is an Iraqi-American author and professor who has written extensively on Middle Eastern history, politics, and culture. His works have shed light on various aspects of the region's rich heritage and contemporary issues.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Talal throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the cultural tapestry of the regions they hailed from.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Talal over time
The chart below shows babies named Talal registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Talal, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Talal by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Talal 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 | #3111 | 26 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3048 | 68 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2244 | 65 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1857 | 18 | 3 |
Geography
Where Talal is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Talal. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Talal ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #669 in 2012.
Across the UK
Talal in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#669 in 2012
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Talal
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Talal Shakerchi
businessperson; poker player
British business person and poker player
1964-
Related
Names similar to Talal
- Thomas 160,894
- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Talal: questions and answers
How popular is the name Talal in the UK right now?
In 2024, Talal was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Talal most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 14 babies registered as Talal in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Talal?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "fresh plant that grows after rain".
How many people are called Talal in the UK?
A total of 177 babies have been registered as Talal across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Talal most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Talal ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #669 in 2012. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.