Talia: meaning of the Hebrew name
טַלְיָה
Pronounced tahl-YAH
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
- #19 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Talia
Talia means "dew of God", from the Hebrew tal, dew, evoking freshness, purity and a morning blessing. It is an Israeli name that has become much loved in recent generations.
Talia in Hebrew
Talia is written טליה in Hebrew (with vowel points: טַלְיָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- טTet
- לLamed
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 54 (Tet 9 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningdew of God
- Pronunciationtahl-YAH
- Hebrewטליה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Talia ranked #19 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (642 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #6, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | 642 |
| 2023 | 21 | 628 |
| 2022 | 17 | 669 |
| 2021 | 19 | 695 |
| 2020 | 18 | 670 |
| 2019 | 17 | 681 |
| 2018 | 16 | 762 |
| 2017 | 11 | 882 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1,013 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1,135 |
| 2014 | 8 | 1,129 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Talia
What does the name Talia mean?
Talia means "dew of God", from the Hebrew tal, dew, evoking freshness, purity and a morning blessing. It is an Israeli name that has become much loved in recent generations.
How do you pronounce Talia?
Talia is pronounced tahl-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Talia in Hebrew?
Talia is written טליה in Hebrew (with vowel points: טַלְיָה).
How popular is the name Talia in Israel?
In 2024, Talia ranked #19 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (642 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #6, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Talia?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling טליה adds up to 54 (Tet 9 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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