| Meaning | star, gold, wolf |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ta-la |
About Tala
Simple, short, and striking—this two-syllable gem packs considerable impact through its efficiency and clarity. The name's brevity becomes its strength, making it impossible to forget and delightfully easy to spell and pronounce. It carries multicultural connections, appearing in various traditions worldwide, which gives it both rootedness and universality. The open vowel sounds create a bright, clear quality that feels optimistic and straightforward. Despite its simplicity, the name maintains sophistication, proving that length doesn't determine elegance. It pairs exceptionally well with longer middle or surnames, providing balance and contrast. For parents who appreciate minimalism and value names that are direct yet beautiful, this offers a refreshing departure from elaborate, multi-syllabic options currently dominating baby name lists.
Nicknames for Tala
| Tal |
| Tally |
| La |
| Lala |
| Tali |
Famous People Named Tala
| Tala Ashe | American actress |
| Tala Farea | Saudi Arabian-American student and activist |
| Tala Hadid | British-Iraqi filmmaker |
| Tala Raassi | Iranian-American fashion designer |
| Tala Samman | Emirati fashion blogger and influencer |
| Tala Alamuddin | British-Lebanese businesswoman and sister of Amal Clooney |
| Talaat Pasha | Talaat Harb - Egyptian feminist and nationalist |
| Tala Manassah | Jordanian architect and designer |
| Tala Ayaseh | Jordanian basketball player |
| Tala Rahal | Lebanese singer and actress |
| Tala Golzar | Iranian actress |
| Tala Huete | Spanish water polo player |
| Tala Leauanae | Samoan weightlifter |
| Tala Pauga | Tongan-Australian rugby player |
| Tala Saade | Lebanese-American artist and designer |
| Tala Salamasina | New Zealand weightlifter |
| Tala Tokelau | Tuvaluan model and beauty queen |
| Tala Yasseri | Iranian-British computer scientist |
| Tala Zaraa | Tunisian actress |
| Tala Al Badru | Bahraini swimmer |
Characters Named Tala
| Tala Skywalker | Character in the Star Wars universe |
| Tala Johnson | Detective character in a crime novel series |
| Tala Anderson | Adventurous lead in a young adult fiction series |
| Tala Smith | Spy and secret agent character in a thriller novel |
| Tala Rivers | Superheroine in a graphic novel series |
| Tala Turner | Time-traveling protagonist in a science fiction story |
| Tala Martinez | Witch and sorceress character in a fantasy video game |
| Tala Robinson | Main character in a romantic novel |
| Tala Greene | Ghost hunter in a paranormal mystery series |
| Tala Edwards | Historical figure in a time-traveling adventure |
| Tala Carter | Genius inventor in a steampunk-inspired tale |
| Tala Brooks | Archaeologist in an action-adventure book |
| Tala Simmons | AI companion in a futuristic sci-fi story |
| Tala Reynolds | Space explorer in a space opera novel |
| Tala White | Spiritually gifted character in a supernatural fiction series |
| Tala Baker | Medical prodigy in a medical drama TV show |
| Tala Cooper | Private investigator in a noir mystery series |
| Tala Morgan | Time-bending heroine in a young adult fantasy trilogy |
| Tala Blackwood | Witchcraft apprentice in a magical fantasy book |