Tal
Pronunciation: [ t-AHL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 1,244 babies have been named Tal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tal is past its peak , currently ranked #20,647 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,647
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Tal
Tal is a boy name .
Is Tal a boy or girl name? Tal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,647 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #63,641. Tal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tal is currently ranked #20,647 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Tal include Talon, Talha, Talan, Talen, Talal . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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