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Barbara vs Talha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Talha

Boy #2,730 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, bountiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Pakistani Indian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,730
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860
Talha Rank #2,730

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #2730 for Talha.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Talha more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Talha at #2730 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Talha mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Talha means "generous, bountiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Barbara and Talha boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Talha is primarily a boy name.

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