Taliyah
Every Taliyah since 1994 — 8,900 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Taliyah
Taliyah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,143 in 2025 with 203 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 8,900 American babies have been named Taliyah. Its peak came in 2008, when 458 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Taliyah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Taliyah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 203 | #1,143 |
| 2024 | 216 | #1,124 |
| 2023 | 223 | #1,106 |
| 2022 | 214 | #1,142 |
| 2021 | 230 | #1,087 |
| 2020 | 249 | #1,014 |
| 2019 | 261 | #993 |
| 2018 | 268 | #986 |
| 2017 | 295 | #909 |
| 2016 | 352 | #811 |
| 2015 | 355 | #796 |
| 2014 | 356 | #789 |
| 2013 | 333 | #811 |
| 2012 | 390 | #715 |
| 2011 | 388 | #714 |
| 2010 | 414 | #690 |
| 2009 | 452 | #656 |
| 2008 | 458 | #670 |
| 2007 | 400 | #729 |
| 2006 | 379 | #738 |
| 2005 | 366 | #738 |
| 2004 | 406 | #679 |
| 2003 | 394 | #672 |
| 2002 | 366 | #685 |
| 2001 | 235 | #944 |
| 2000 | 158 | #1,243 |
| 1995 | 65 | #2,099 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Taliyah in 2025?
Taliyah ranked #1,143 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 203 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Taliyah?
8,900 babies have been named Taliyah in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Taliyah most popular?
Taliyah peaked in 2008, when 458 newborns received the name.
Is Taliyah a boy or girl name?
Taliyah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Taliyah rising or falling?
Taliyah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.