UK girl's name
Talana
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially having Sanskrit roots.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Talana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Talana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3998, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2001 to 2001. 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.
Talana is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Talana. 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 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Talana ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 3 girls were registered as Talana.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Talana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3998
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Talana mean?
The name Talana is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of ancient India. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "tala," which means "palm tree." This connection suggests that the name may have had its roots in the Indian subcontinent during the ancient period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Talana can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Sanskrit epic poem dating back to the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this ancient text, Talana was mentioned as a minor character, though the specific details surrounding their role are not widely known.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Talana. One such figure was Talana Vatsyayana, a renowned Indian philosopher and author who lived during the 3rd or 4th century CE. Vatsyayana is best known for his work, the Kama Sutra, which explored various aspects of human sexual behavior and relationships.
Another historical figure with the name Talana was Talana Devi, a prominent Indian queen who ruled over the Chahamana dynasty in the 12th century CE. Devi is renowned for her patronage of the arts and her contributions to the development of architecture and literature during her reign.
In the realm of literature, Talana Chatterjee was a notable Bengali writer and poet who lived in the early 20th century. Chatterjee's works explored themes of social justice, women's empowerment, and the cultural heritage of Bengal.
Moving forward in time, Talana Hameed was a Pakistani artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her innovative and thought-provoking works of art in the latter half of the 20th century. Hameed's sculptures often explored themes of identity, culture, and the human experience.
While the name Talana has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Indian culture, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions around the world throughout history, albeit with varying degrees of popularity and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Talana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Talana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3998 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Talana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Talana in the UK right now?
In 2001, Talana was ranked #3998 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Talana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 3 babies registered as Talana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Talana?
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially having Sanskrit roots.
How many people are called Talana in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Talana 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.