How to say it
TA · li · a
ˈtɑː.li.ə
Feminine
Talia
Dew of God
What it means
Hebrew Talya, 'dew of God' (tal, dew, plus yah, God). Also used as a short form of Natalia.
Talia is the Hebrew Talya, 'dew from God,' a gentle nature-and-faith name common in Israel and the Jewish diaspora. It doubles as a short form of Natalia or Natalie in English use. A separate Greek name, Thalia (one of the three Graces, from a root meaning 'to flourish'), sounds close and sometimes gets folded in, but the roots are different. Tali is the standard short, and you'll hear both TAH-lee-uh and tuh-LEE-uh.
How to spell Talia
The standard spelling is Talia. Common variants include Talya, Thalia, Taliah, but Talia is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #264 in 2023, currently #265 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed August 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
TAH-lee-uh and tuh-LEE-uh both circulate; pick one and share it.
- Spelling
Talya is the closer-to-Hebrew spelling; Thalia points to the Greek Grace instead.
Who's worn it
- Talia Shire American actress, Adrian in Rocky and Connie in The Godfather
Spelling variants
- Talya
- Thalia
- Taliah
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Common questions
- What does the name Talia mean?
- Hebrew Talya, 'dew of God' (tal, dew, plus yah, God). Also used as a short form of Natalia.
- What does Talia mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Talia means "Dew of God." Talia is the Hebrew Talya, 'dew from God,' a gentle nature-and-faith name common in Israel and the Jewish diaspora. It doubles as a short form of Natalia or Natalie in English use. A separate Greek name, Thalia (one of the three Graces, from a root meaning 'to flourish'), sounds close and sometimes gets folded in, but the roots are different. Tali is the standard short, and you'll hear both TAH-lee-uh and tuh-LEE-uh.
- Is Talia short for Natalia?
- Yes. Talia is a short form of Natalia, and it carries the same meaning, "Dew of God." These days many parents use Talia as a given name in its own right, not only as a nickname.
- How do you pronounce Talia?
- Talia is pronounced ˈtɑː.li.ə. Say it as TA-li-a, with the stress on the "ta" syllable.
- How do you spell Talia?
- The standard spelling is Talia. Common spelling variants include Talya, Thalia, Taliah.
- Is Talia a boy or girl name?
- Talia is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Talia?
- Talia ranked #265 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.