Tally

Q: Is Tally a boy or girl name?

Tally is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #12966, and as a girl name it ranks #13571.

Q: How popular is the name Tally?

Tally is ranked #12966 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ t-AL-ee ]

Boy Name #12,966 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tally is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-AL-ee.

Parents who love the name Tally often also consider Danis, Emit, .

Popularity Over Time

#12,966

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,966
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Tal Tay Talie

Middle Name Ideas

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Tally Dominic

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Also a Girl Name

Tally is also used as a girl name, ranked #13571.

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Similar Names

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Daphne Boy Greek mythology via Latin Diane Boy Latin Emit Boy Germanic ermen Danis Boy Greek Cammie Boy Latin Thelman Boy Greek Edith Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tally

Is Tally a boy or girl name?

Tally is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12966. As a girl name, it is ranked #13571. Tally is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Tally?

Tally is pronounced t-AL-ee.

How popular is the name Tally?

Tally is currently ranked #12966 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Tally?

Common nicknames for Tally include Tal, Tay, and Talie.

Is Tally a common or rare name?

Tally is an uncommon name, ranked #12966 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tally

Tally is a boy name .

Is Tally a boy or girl name? Tally is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,966 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,571. Tally is more commonly used as a boy name.

Tally is currently ranked #12,966 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Tally include Tal, Tay, and Talie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.