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At a Glance: Name: 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) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: tuh-LOO-lah
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
Phonetic: tuh-LOO-lah IPA: /təˈluːlə/
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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1917–2024.
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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, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tallulah)
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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