Talulah
Meaningpossibly leaping water · Cherokee
Talulah is a Native American girl name thought to mean “leaping water”, with Cherokee roots. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- GenerationTalulah is having its moment right now. Most Talulahs are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Talulah would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 42,373 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryTalulah first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2000–2025
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About the name Talulah
Talulah is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “possibly leaping water”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Native American names
Other spellings of Talulah
More Native American girl names
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Nayla · achiever, winner
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
Questions about the name Talulah
What does the name Talulah mean?
Talulah means “possibly leaping water” and comes from Cherokee. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Talullah (“possibly leaping water”).
What is the origin of the name Talulah?
Talulah is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Cherokee. Other Native American names to consider are Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Winona (“firstborn daughter”) and Nayla (“achiever, winner”).
Is Talulah a boy or girl name?
Talulah is a girl name. In 2025, 38 US girls were named Talulah.
How popular is the name Talulah?
Talulah ranked #3,832 for US girls in 2025, given to 38 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #2,857. Over the last five years it has climbed 621 places.
What names are similar to Talulah?
If you like Talulah, you might also like Tallulah, Talullah and Talulla. Tallulah is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Talulah?
Talulah is a Native American girl name thought to mean “leaping water”, with Cherokee roots. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.