Samiyah 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

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Popularity Comparison

Samiyah Rank #1,443
Tala Rank #1,336

Tala is more popular, ranked #1336 vs #1443 for Samiyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samiyah ___

  • Samiyah Grace
  • Samiyah Nour
  • Samiyah Rose
  • Samiyah Joy
  • Samiyah Zara
  • Samiyah Marie

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 Samiyah

Aaliyah Zara Raheem Malik Nadia

If you choose Tala

Luna Selene Zara Nala Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samiyah or Tala more popular?

Tala is more popular, ranked #1336 compared to Samiyah at #1443 in the United States.

What do Samiyah and Tala mean?

Samiyah means "elevated, lofty" (Arabic origin). Tala means "star, goddess of stars" (Tagalog/Filipino origin).

Are Samiyah and Tala boy or girl names?

Samiyah is primarily a girl name. Tala is primarily a girl name.

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