Talal
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Leaping water, running water
Origin: Choctaw/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #5175 in 2025 with 19 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Tallulah. Shares the meaning 'Leaping water, running water.'
Similar names: tala, talan, talani, talaya, talayah, tallula, tallulah, talula
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Talal? About 1 in 175,184 babies born in 2025 were named Talal, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Talal
What does the name Talal mean?
Talal means “Leaping water, running water” from Choctaw/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Talal?
Talal has Choctaw/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Leaping water, running water”.
How popular is Talal?
Talal ranked #5045 in 2025 — given to 19 babies that year.
When was Talal most popular?
Talal peaked in 2014 with 32 babies registered that year.
Is Talal a boy or girl name?
Talal is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Talals in registered births are male.
Is the name Talal rising or falling in popularity?
Talal has risen 3140 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8185 in 2020 to #5045 in 2025.
How long has Talal been recorded?
Talal appears in birth records across 46 years — from 1971 through 2025.