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Tallulah is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "This is the name of waterfalls in Georgia. Popularly claimed to mean ‘leaping waters’ in the Choctaw language, it may actually mean ‘town’ in the Creek language." It ranked #940 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, this is the name of waterfalls in Georgia. Popularly claimed to mean ‘leaping waters’ in the Choctaw language, it may actually mean ‘town’ in the Creek language. The entry lists its usage as English (Rare).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Tallulah ranked #940 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #940 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tallulah mean?
Behind the Name does not give Tallulah a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: this is the name of waterfalls in Georgia.
Is Tallulah a popular name?
Tallulah ranked #940 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Tallulah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Tallulah appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Tallulah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
