Talis
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Talis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 94 babies have been named Talis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Talis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,742 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,742
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Talis is also used as a girl name, ranked #43621.
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About the Name Talis
Talis is a boy name .
Is Talis a boy or girl name? Talis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,742 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #43,621. Talis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Talis is currently ranked #11,742 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Talis include Tal, Tay, Taie, and Talkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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