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UK girl's name

Taliya

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "morning dew".

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.

Taliya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Taliya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2253, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 13 births.

This profile covers 157 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 92% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 156 living people in the UK are called Taliya. 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

  • Taliya ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 13 girls were registered as Taliya.
  • About 156 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taliya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2253

2024

Births in 2024

12

Latest year

Peak year

2022

13 births

Estimated living

156

2026

Meaning

What does Taliya mean?

The name Taliya has its origins in Hebrew and Arabic cultures, with variations in spelling and pronunciation across regions. It is derived from the Hebrew word "tal," meaning dew or morning dew, and the Arabic word "tali," meaning fresh or new. The name is often associated with concepts of purity, freshness, and renewal.

Taliya can be traced back to ancient Hebrew texts and scriptures, where it was used as a symbolic name representing the renewal of life and the blessing of dew upon the land. In the Bible, the book of Genesis mentions the significance of dew as a source of nourishment and sustenance.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Taliya dates back to the 12th century, when it was mentioned in a medieval Hebrew manuscript. During this period, the name gained popularity among Jewish communities across Europe and the Middle East.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Taliya. One such figure was Taliya al-Sulami, a 9th-century Arab woman renowned for her poetry and literary contributions. She lived during the Abbasid Caliphate and is recognized as one of the earliest female poets in Arabic literature.

Another prominent Taliya was Taliya Batt, a 13th-century Jewish scholar and philosopher from Catalonia, Spain. She was known for her expertise in the Talmud and her contributions to the field of Jewish philosophy during the Golden Age of Spanish Jewry.

In the 16th century, Taliya Ganz was a renowned Jewish mystic and Kabbalist from Poland. She was highly respected for her spiritual insights and her teachings on the Kabbalah, which she shared with both men and women, defying societal norms of the time.

Taliya Naqiya was a 17th-century Sufi mystic and poet from India. Her devotional poetry and spiritual teachings were widely celebrated and influential in the Sufi traditions of the subcontinent.

During the 19th century, Taliya Saleh was a prominent Palestinian author and educator. She played a crucial role in promoting education and empowerment for women in the region, establishing several schools and advocating for women's rights.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Taliya throughout history, each contributing to various fields and leaving a lasting impact on their respective cultures and societies.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Taliya over time

The chart below shows babies named Taliya 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 Taliya, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Taliya
0371013199620102024

Decades

Taliya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taliya 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 #3165 44 5
2010s #3578 68 10
2000s #3276 42 7
1990s #3795 3 1

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FAQ

Taliya: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Taliya was ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.

When was Taliya most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 13 babies registered as Taliya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Taliya?

A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "morning dew".

How many people are called Taliya in the UK?

A total of 157 babies have been registered as Taliya across the 23 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.