Tala
Every Tala since 1953 — 3,497 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tala
Tala is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,217 in 2025 with 187 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 3,497 American babies have been named Tala. Its peak came in 2025, when 187 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Tala stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tala year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 187 | #1,217 |
| 2024 | 173 | #1,330 |
| 2023 | 152 | #1,461 |
| 2022 | 138 | #1,554 |
| 2021 | 147 | #1,467 |
| 2020 | 138 | #1,543 |
| 2019 | 161 | #1,404 |
| 2018 | 131 | #1,631 |
| 2017 | 165 | #1,399 |
| 2016 | 132 | #1,648 |
| 2015 | 117 | #1,792 |
| 2014 | 136 | #1,588 |
| 2013 | 136 | #1,586 |
| 2012 | 107 | #1,882 |
| 2011 | 96 | #2,041 |
| 2010 | 78 | #2,425 |
| 2009 | 87 | #2,267 |
| 2008 | 66 | #2,771 |
| 2007 | 62 | #2,925 |
| 2006 | 78 | #2,418 |
| 2005 | 70 | #2,502 |
| 2004 | 93 | #1,996 |
| 2003 | 63 | #2,574 |
| 2002 | 70 | #2,325 |
| 2001 | 91 | #1,921 |
| 2000 | 83 | #2,014 |
| 1995 | 43 | #2,839 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,832 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,536 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,275 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #9,173 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tala in 2025?
Tala ranked #1,217 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 187 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tala?
3,497 babies have been named Tala in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tala most popular?
Tala peaked in 2025, when 187 newborns received the name.
Is Tala a boy or girl name?
Tala is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tala rising or falling?
Tala is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.