Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Talisa
Talisa — a girl name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Heavenly dew", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Talisha is on your shortlist, Talisa belongs in the same conversation.
Talisa meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Heavenly dew
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Talisa to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Talisa as T·A·L·I·S·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Talisa is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Talisa variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Talisaa, Talisae, Talisay, Talis.
- Nicknames: Tal and T.
- Middle names: Pair Talisa with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Talisa middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Talisha, Teresa, Tomasa, Talia, Taylor — full picks on the sibling names for Talisa guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Talisa? Browse our names like Talisa guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Talisa
What does the name Talisa mean?
Talisa means "Heavenly dew" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Talisa?
Talisa originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Talisa?
Talisa has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Talisa a boy's or girl's name?
Talisa is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Talisa in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Talisa sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Talisa?
Names that share Talisa's sound and style include Talisha, Teresa, Tomasa, Talia, Taylor.
What middle names pair well with Talisa?
Good middle-name fits for Talisa pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Talisa is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Talisa is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Talisa?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Talisa share its rhythm without rhyming — Talisha, Teresa, Tomasa all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.