Avah 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
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Popularity Comparison

Avah Rank #1,192
Tala Rank #1,336

Avah is more popular, ranked #1192 vs #1336 for Tala.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avah ___

  • Avah Rose
  • Avah Grace
  • Avah Marie
  • Avah Jane
  • Avah Lynn
  • Avah Claire

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 Avah

Ava Eva Emma Isla Ella

If you choose Tala

Luna Selene Zara Nala Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avah or Tala more popular?

Avah is more popular, ranked #1192 compared to Tala at #1336 in the United States.

What do Avah and Tala mean?

Avah means "life" (Hebrew origin). Tala means "star, goddess of stars" (Tagalog/Filipino origin).

Are Avah and Tala boy or girl names?

Avah is primarily a girl name. Tala is primarily a girl name.

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