Tallulah

At a Glance

Meaning

Commonly glossed as 'leaping/tumbling water,' from the Tallulah River and Falls in Georgia; the precise original meaning is debated among linguists

Origin

Muscogee/Creek (place name)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

tuh-LOO-lahListen

Tallulah is a girl's name with roots in Muscogee/Creek place-naming, tied to the Tallulah River and Falls in Georgia. It's commonly glossed as 'leaping/tumbling water,' though linguists debate the exact original meaning. It's pronounced tuh-LOO-lah, and fits an outdoorsy, nature-inspired, free-spirited, boho style with a distinctly vintage feel.

Meaning & Origin of Tallulah

Meaning: Commonly glossed as 'leaping/tumbling water,' from the Tallulah River and Falls in Georgia; the precise original meaning is debated among linguists.

Origin: Muscogee/Creek (place name).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Tallulah

Popularity of Tallulah

Tallulah hit its peak at #814 in 2023 with 342 babies given the name, then slipped slightly to #815 in 2024 with 339 — a name holding remarkably steady year over year.

Names Like Tallulah

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FAQ

What does the name Tallulah mean?

Commonly glossed as ‘leaping/tumbling water,’ from the Tallulah River and Falls in Georgia; the precise original meaning is debated among linguists. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Tallulah?

Tallulah is pronounced tuh-LOO-lah (IPA: /təˈluːlə/).

Is Tallulah a popular name right now?

Tallulah is near its all-time peak (#814 in 2023), ranked #815 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)

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