Taleya

“Heavenly dew”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#13309US 2023

7Births / yr

↑Rising

270All-time births

📅 Since 199100

What does Taleya mean and where does it come from?

Taleya is a modern name that can be considered a derivative of the name Talia, which has Hebrew origins (טַלְיָה) meaning 'dew from God.' The addition of a 'y' in Taleya gives it a unique, contemporary twist. Taleya has seen usage primarily in the United States among parents looking for a distinct n

Cultural significance

Taleya has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of heavenly dew.

Peak popularity

Reached #7348 in 2006 — currently #13309 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Taleya?

Taleya works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Taleya Grace

How popular is Taleya right now?

Rising — up 18 spots — currently #13309 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2000–2023#13309 · Top 9.8%

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2010

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2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#13309	7	▲ up 18
2021	#13327	7	▼ down 1933 · -12% births
2020	#11394	8	▼ down 156 · -11% births
2015	#11238	9	▼ down 2259 · -31% births
2010	#8979	13	▲ up 873 · +18% births
2005	#9852	11	▼ down 865
2000	#8987	11	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Taleya

Best Year2010Rank #8979

Peak Count13

Average Rank#11012

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range2000 - 20237 years

The story of Taleya

Taleya is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1991. With 270 total births recorded, Taleya remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #8987 in 2000, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #13309 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Taleya in 2006:

Emily Emma Madison Isabella Ava

Taleya by decade

Taleya peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	46
2000s ★	127
2010s	89
2020s	8

💎Taleya has only 270 total recorded births since 1991 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Taleya?

Common

TalTalieTalyEya

What names sound and feel like Taleya?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Taleya also consider these

Tameya

American · small twin

Taeya

American · A beloved name

Talaya

American · Native American

Jaleya

American · Various origins

Kaleya

American · Hawaiian

Taneya

India · sacred or beloved

Taleeya

Various countries · Arabic

Taleyah

American · Morning dew

Common questions about the name Taleya

What does the name Taleya mean?

Taleya means "Heavenly dew" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Taleya?

Taleya is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Taleya have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Taleya?

Taleya originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Taleya trending right now?

Taleya is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Taleya a common or rare name?

Taleya is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.