Talya

Meaning of Talya

Talya is a feminine given name of primary Hebrew origin, derived from the elements ṭāl (dew) and Yah (God), and thus conventionally interpreted as “dew of God.” In some onomastic studies it is also linked to the Greek root thállein, “to flourish,” reflecting a secondary association with botanical renewal. Phonologically, the name is rendered in English as TAH-lee-uh (/tɑˈliə/), offering a consistent stress pattern and a clear three-syllable structure. Analysis of U.S. Social Security Administration data shows that Talya first entered the top 1,000 names in the early 1960s, peaked at rank 707 in 1973, and has since oscillated within the 700–900 range; in 2024 it recorded 60 registrations at rank 890. This trajectory indicates a stable, moderately uncommon profile that balances traditional roots with contemporary appeal.