UK girl's name
Talita
A feminine name of Aramaic origin meaning "little girl".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Talita is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Talita popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2021. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Talita. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Talita ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 girls were registered as Talita.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Talita as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Talita mean?
Talita is a feminine given name that has its origins in the Aramaic language, an ancient Semitic tongue that was widely spoken in the Middle East during the first century AD. The name is derived from the Aramaic word "talitha," which translates to "little girl" or "young maiden."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Talita can be found in the New Testament of the Bible. In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus uses the phrase "Talitha cumi" (Aramaic for "Little girl, arise") to resurrect a young girl who had died. This biblical reference has contributed to the name's association with themes of life and renewal.
Throughout history, Talita has been a popular name among various cultures influenced by Aramaic and Christian traditions. In the early centuries of Christianity, it was commonly used by Aramaic-speaking Christian communities in regions such as Syria, Lebanon, and parts of modern-day Turkey and Iraq.
One notable historical figure named Talita was Saint Talita (c. 292-365), a Christian martyr from Syria who was executed for her faith during the reign of Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate. Her feast day is celebrated on May 25th by some Christian denominations.
Another famous bearer of the name was Talita Kum (c. 1677-1756), a influential Mohegan woman from present-day Connecticut who played a crucial role in negotiating land treaties and maintaining peace between her tribe and English colonists.
In the 19th century, a Brazilian woman named Talita Martins (1829-1892) gained prominence as a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Rio de Janeiro and worked tirelessly to improve educational opportunities for women in Brazil.
More recently, Talita Nogueira (born 1983) is a Brazilian actress and model who has appeared in various telenovelas and films, becoming a popular figure in Latin American entertainment.
Talita Baqlah (born 1978) is a Palestinian-Jordanian author and journalist who has written extensively on issues of identity, culture, and the Palestinian diaspora experience. Her works have been widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Talita over time
The chart below shows babies named Talita registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Talita, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Talita by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Talita 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 | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3660 | 8 | 2 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Talita
- 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
Talita: questions and answers
How popular is the name Talita in the UK right now?
In 2021, Talita was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Talita most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Talita in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Talita?
A feminine name of Aramaic origin meaning "little girl".
How many people are called Talita in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Talita across the 4 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.