Ashly vs Tala

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tala

Girl #1,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, goddess of stars"

Origin: Tagalog/Filipino

Cultural Roots

Arabic Filipino Iranian/Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,336
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tali, Tals

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ashly Rank #1,181
Tala Rank #1,336

Ashly is more popular, ranked #1181 vs #1336 for Tala.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashly ___

  • Ashly Marie
  • Ashly Anne
  • Ashly Grace
  • Ashly Lynn
  • Ashly Rose
  • Ashly Nicole

Tala ___

  • Tala Rose
  • Tala Jade
  • Tala Marie
  • Tala Luna
  • Tala Elise
  • Tala Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ashly

Brittany Amber Lindsey Tiffany Cody

If you choose Tala

Luna Selene Zara Nala Sage

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashly or Tala more popular?

Ashly is more popular, ranked #1181 compared to Tala at #1336 in the United States.

What do Ashly and Tala mean?

Ashly means "dweller near the ash trees" (Old English origin). Tala means "star, goddess of stars" (Tagalog/Filipino origin).

Are Ashly and Tala boy or girl names?

Ashly is primarily a girl name. Tala is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons