Girl Name · Aramaic Origin
Talitha
Talitha is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Aramaic origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Talitha — a girl name from the Aramaic tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Talisha is on your shortlist, Talitha belongs in the same conversation.
Talitha meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Talitha has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Aramaic naming roots help connect Talitha to related Aramaic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Talitha as T·A·L·I·T·H·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Talitha is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Talitha variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Talithaa, Talithae, Talithay, Talith.
- Nicknames: Tali and T.
- Middle names: Pair Talitha with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Talitha middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Talisha, Tilda, Takisha, Takesha, Taisha — full picks on the sibling names for Talitha guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Talitha? Browse our names like Talitha 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 Talitha
What does the name Talitha mean?
Talitha has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Talitha?
Talitha originates in Aramaic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Talitha?
Talitha has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Talitha a boy's or girl's name?
Talitha is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Talitha in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Talitha sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Talitha?
Names that share Talitha's sound and style include Talisha, Tilda, Takisha, Takesha, Taisha.
What middle names pair well with Talitha?
Good middle-name fits for Talitha pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Talitha is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Talitha is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Talitha?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Talitha share its rhythm without rhyming — Talisha, Tilda, Takisha all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.