Nessa vs Talulah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nessa

Girl #2,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"headland, promontory, cape"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,854
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ness

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Talulah

Girl #2,907 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"leaping water, waterfall"

Origin: Choctaw

Cultural Roots

Native American Choctaw American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,907
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lula, Tali, Lu

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Popularity Comparison

Nessa Rank #2,854
Talulah Rank #2,907

Nessa is more popular, ranked #2854 vs #2907 for Talulah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nessa ___

  • Nessa Rose
  • Nessa Mae
  • Nessa Grace
  • Nessa Claire
  • Nessa Faye
  • Nessa Dawn

Talulah ___

  • Talulah Belle
  • Talulah Rose
  • Talulah Jane
  • Talulah Mae
  • Talulah Grace
  • Talulah June

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Talulah

Magnolia Stella Violet Jasper Atticus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nessa or Talulah more popular?

Nessa is more popular, ranked #2854 compared to Talulah at #2907 in the United States.

What do Nessa and Talulah mean?

Nessa means "headland, promontory, cape" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Talulah means "leaping water, waterfall" (Choctaw origin).

Are Nessa and Talulah boy or girl names?

Nessa is primarily a girl name. Talulah is primarily a girl name.

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