Kathleen vs Taliyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathleen

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,110
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kathy, Kate, Kat

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Taliyah

Girl #1,124 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blooming, flourishing"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,124
Total SSA Count
215
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tali, Lia, Tally

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kathleen Rank #1,110
Taliyah Rank #1,124

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 vs #1124 for Taliyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kathleen ___

  • Kathleen Anne
  • Kathleen Marie
  • Kathleen Grace
  • Kathleen Rose
  • Kathleen Margaret
  • Kathleen Elizabeth

Taliyah ___

  • Taliyah Rose
  • Taliyah Grace
  • Taliyah Mae
  • Taliyah Faith
  • Taliyah Nicole
  • Taliyah Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kathleen

Bridget Maureen Colleen Patrick Michael

If you choose Taliyah

Aaliyah Zara Malika Isaiah Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kathleen or Taliyah more popular?

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 compared to Taliyah at #1124 in the United States.

What do Kathleen and Taliyah mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin). Taliyah means "blooming, flourishing" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kathleen and Taliyah boy or girl names?

Kathleen is primarily a girl name. Taliyah is primarily a girl name.

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