Ellery 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

Ellery Rank #1,328
Tala Rank #1,336

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 vs #1336 for Tala.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellery ___

  • Ellery Jane
  • Ellery Mae
  • Ellery Rose
  • Ellery Grace
  • Ellery Ann
  • Ellery Kate

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 Ellery

Avery Emery Hadley Piper Rowan

If you choose Tala

Luna Selene Zara Nala Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellery or Tala more popular?

Ellery is more popular, ranked #1328 compared to Tala at #1336 in the United States.

What do Ellery and Tala mean?

Ellery means "elder tree island" (Old English origin). Tala means "star, goddess of stars" (Tagalog/Filipino origin).

Are Ellery and Tala boy or girl names?

Ellery is primarily a girl name. Tala is primarily a girl name.

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