UK girl's name
Tali
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "dew from God".
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.
Tali is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tali popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 14 births.
This profile covers 213 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1997 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 29% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 215 living people in the UK are called Tali. 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
- • Tali ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 14 girls were registered as Tali.
- • Tali ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2019.
- • About 215 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tali as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
14 births
Estimated living
215
2026
Meaning
What does Tali mean?
The given name Tali has its origins in Hebrew and Sanskrit, with the meaning "dew from heaven" or "celestial dew." It is believed to have been derived from the Hebrew word "tal," which means dew, and the Sanskrit word "tala," which also means dew or drops of water.
In ancient Hebrew culture, dew was considered a symbol of fertility and renewal, as it provided much-needed moisture to the arid lands of the Middle East. The name Tali may have been chosen to bestow blessings of abundance and prosperity upon the child bearing it.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tali can be traced back to the Bible, where it is mentioned as the name of one of the daughters of Levi, the son of Jacob. In the Book of Numbers, Tali is listed among the descendants of the Levites, who were responsible for maintaining the Tabernacle and conducting religious ceremonies.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tali. One of the earliest was Tali ben Shushan, a Jewish scholar and commentator from the 11th century who wrote extensively on the Talmud and Jewish law.
In the 13th century, Tali al-Din al-Halabi was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Aleppo, Syria. He was known for his contributions to the field of Sharia law and his teachings on Islamic jurisprudence.
During the Renaissance, Tali Arcadian was an Italian humanist and poet who lived in the 15th century. She was part of the circle of intellectuals and artists who gathered at the court of the Medici family in Florence.
In more recent times, Tali Atzmon was an Israeli military officer and politician who served as a member of the Knesset (Israeli parliament) in the late 20th century. She was also a prominent advocate for women's rights and gender equality.
Another notable figure with the name Tali was Tali Fahima, an Israeli activist and former soldier who gained attention for her support of Palestinian rights and her criticism of the Israeli government's policies toward the Palestinians.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tali over time
The chart below shows babies named Tali registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 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 Tali, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tali by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tali 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 | #2881 | 47 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2950 | 85 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2552 | 73 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3319 | 8 | 2 |
Geography
Where Tali is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Tali. 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.
Tali ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2019.
Across the UK
Tali in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#765 in 2019
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Tali
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tali: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tali in the UK right now?
In 2024, Tali was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Tali most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 14 babies registered as Tali in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tali?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "dew from God".
How many people are called Tali in the UK?
A total of 213 babies have been registered as Tali across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Tali most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Tali ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #765 in 2019. 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.