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UK girl's name

Taliyah

An Arabic feminine name meaning "resurrection" or "rebirth".

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.

Taliyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Taliyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1353, with 24 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 48 births.

This profile covers 578 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1998 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 575 living people in the UK are called Taliyah. 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

  • Taliyah ranked #1353 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 24 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2014, when 48 girls were registered as Taliyah.
  • About 575 living people in the UK are estimated to have Taliyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#1353

2024

Births in 2024

24

Latest year

Peak year

2014

48 births

Estimated living

575

2026

Meaning

What does Taliyah mean?

The name Taliyah is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "talia," meaning "going ahead" or "following." It is a feminine name that gained popularity in the Middle East and North Africa regions.

The earliest recorded use of the name Taliyah can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it appeared in ancient Arabic texts and historical records. During this time, the Islamic Golden Age was flourishing, and many scholars and intellectuals from the region made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, science, and philosophy.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Taliyah was Taliyah bint Isma'il al-Qurashiyah, a 7th-century Arab poet and scholar from Medina. She was known for her eloquence and mastery of the Arabic language, and her works were highly regarded during her time.

Another notable figure with the name Taliyah was Taliyah al-Muqri'ah, a 9th-century female calligrapher and scholar from Baghdad. She was renowned for her exceptional calligraphic skills and her dedication to preserving and promoting the art of Arabic calligraphy.

In the 12th century, Taliyah al-Isfahani was a prominent female physician and scholar from Isfahan, Persia (present-day Iran). She was highly respected for her expertise in medicine and her contributions to the advancement of medical knowledge during that era.

Moving forward to the 14th century, Taliyah al-Andalusiyah was a renowned Andalusian poet and literary figure from Granada, Spain. Her works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into human emotions and experiences.

Another notable figure with the name Taliyah was Taliyah al-Dimashqiyah, a 16th-century Syrian scholar and theologian from Damascus. She was widely recognized for her extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her influential teachings on various aspects of Islamic law and ethics.

While the name Taliyah has its roots in Arabic culture, it has gained popularity across different regions and communities over time, with various spellings and variations emerging. However, its core meaning and significance remain tied to its Arabic origins, representing the concepts of progression, advancement, and following a path.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Taliyah over time

The chart below shows babies named Taliyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Taliyah, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 24 births in 2024, compared with 48 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Taliyah
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Decades

Taliyah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Taliyah 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 #1501 105 5
2010s #1140 325 10
2000s #1614 144 9
1990s #3142 4 1

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FAQ

Taliyah: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Taliyah was ranked #1353 for girls in England and Wales, with 24 births registered.

When was Taliyah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2014, with 48 babies registered as Taliyah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Taliyah?

An Arabic feminine name meaning "resurrection" or "rebirth".

How many people are called Taliyah in the UK?

A total of 578 babies have been registered as Taliyah across the 25 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.