Tallulah
Tallulah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /təˈlu.lə/
Meaning and origin of Tallulah
- A female given name.
Etymology
Borrowed from Cherokee Tallulah, name of a river in Georgia. See etymology section of Wikipedia article Tallulah River.
How popular is Tallulah?
Since 1880, 4,102 girls in the U.S. have been named Tallulah. Its highest rank for girls was #811 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #940 for girls, with 276 babies given the name.
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Tallulah FAQ
What does the name Tallulah mean?
A female given name. Borrowed from Cherokee Tallulah, name of a river in Georgia. See etymology section of Wikipedia article Tallulah River.
How popular is the name Tallulah?
Since 1880, 4,102 girls in the U.S. have been named Tallulah. Its highest rank for girls was #811 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #940 for girls, with 276 babies given the name.
Is Tallulah a boy or girl name?
Tallulah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,102 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.