Tallis
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tallis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 89 babies have been named Tallis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tallis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,660 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,660
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Tallis is also used as a girl name, ranked #30337.
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About the Name Tallis
Tallis is a boy name .
Is Tallis a boy or girl name? Tallis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,660 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #30,337. Tallis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tallis is currently ranked #15,660 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tallis include Tal, Tall, Tally, Tallie, Tay, Taie, and Talkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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