Talitha

Girl name

Talitha has been given to 3,521 babies in the U.S. since 1892. It peaked in 1982.

Meaning & origin /ˈtælɪθə/

From Aramaic טליתא (ṭalyəṯāʾ, “female child, girl, maiden”). From a passage in the New Testament (Gospel of Mark) in which Jesus restores to life a little girl.

Origin: Aramaic

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,521

Peak year

1982 (90 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1892

10-year trend

▼ -24%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Talitha — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Tabithagirl

59,346 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Talitha?

Talitha has been given to 3,521 babies in the U.S. since 1892. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Talitha peak?

Talitha peaked in 1982, when 90 babies were given the name.

Is Talitha a girl or boy name?

Talitha is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Talitha are girls).

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