Tala is a girl's name of Tagalog (Philippines) origin meaning “The morning and evening star; a goddess in Tagalog mythology representing the stars..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Tal, Tali. As of 2026, Tala ranks #779 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #699 in 1953.
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tah-lah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #779 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Tala means “The morning and evening star; a goddess in Tagalog mythology representing the stars..” It is a girl's name of Tagalog (Philippines) origin.
Tala is pronounced tah-lah.
Tala is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Tala currently ranks #779 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Tala include Tal, Tali.
Middle names that pair well with Tala include Tala Bituin, Tala Dalisay.
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