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 July 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
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give 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.