Hafsa vs Tala

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hafsa

Girl #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gathering, collecting"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian Turkish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,522
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Haf, Hafsi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Hafsa Rank #1,522
Tala Rank #1,336

Tala is more popular, ranked #1336 vs #1522 for Hafsa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hafsa ___

  • Hafsa Nour
  • Hafsa Fatima
  • Hafsa Maryam
  • Hafsa Zainab
  • Hafsa Aisha

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 Hafsa

Zainab Yusuf Maryam Ibrahim Khadijah

If you choose Tala

Luna Selene Zara Nala Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hafsa or Tala more popular?

Tala is more popular, ranked #1336 compared to Hafsa at #1522 in the United States.

What do Hafsa and Tala mean?

Hafsa means "gathering, collecting" (Arabic origin). Tala means "star, goddess of stars" (Tagalog/Filipino origin).

Are Hafsa and Tala boy or girl names?

Hafsa is primarily a girl name. Tala is primarily a girl name.

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