Talal
Meaningfine rain, dew · Arabic
Talal is an Arabic boy name meaning “fine rain, dew”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationTalal peaked in 2014, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Talal you'd meet today is about 11 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Talal would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 90,090 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryTalal first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
US births per million boys, 1971–2025
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About the name Talal
Talal is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “fine rain, dew”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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Questions about the name Talal
What does the name Talal mean?
Talal means “fine rain, dew” and comes from Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Talal?
Talal is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Talal a boy or girl name?
Talal is a boy name. In 2025, 19 US boys were named Talal.
How popular is the name Talal?
Talal ranked #5,045 for US boys in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 2014, when it reached #3,371. Over the last five years it has climbed 3,022 places.
What should I know before naming my baby Talal?
Talal is an Arabic boy name meaning “fine rain, dew”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.