Tala

At a Glance: Name: Tala – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: TAH-lah

---

Tala is a neutral name pronounced TAH-lah (IPA /ˈtɑːlə/), often associated with bohemian, free-spirited, globally minded, and nature-inspired naming styles. You may have seen it described as meaning "star" (sometimes linked to Arabic, sometimes to Samoan), but that claim isn't backed up by the available etymology sources — the name's origin is genuinely uncertain. If you're drawn to Tala, it's worth choosing it for its sound and feel rather than for a specific meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Tala

A common claim: star (cited as Arabic, and separately as Samoan 'bright star') Actually: There's no reliable evidence that Tala means 'star' in either Arabic or Samoan.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Tala

Phonetic: TAH-lah   IPA: /ˈtɑːlə/

Popularity of Tala

In U.S. Social Security data going back to 1953, Tala reached its highest-ever rank of #1336 in 2024, the same year it was last recorded, with 171 babies given the name.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1953–2024.

Make Tala Name Art

Free printable nursery art for Tala, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.

Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

• Tariyah
• Aster
• Daley
• Hoku
• Indra
• Kea

FAQ

What does the name Tala mean?

star (cited as Arabic, and separately as Samoan ‘bright star’) There’s no reliable evidence that Tala means ‘star’ in either Arabic or Samoan.

How do you pronounce Tala?

Tala is pronounced TAH-lah (IPA: /ˈtɑːlə/).

Is Tala a popular name right now?

Tala is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1336 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1953–2024.)

More Baby Name Inspiration

• Check any name’s popularity history
• Take the naming-style quiz
• Make art for a different name