Boy · #10,757 in 2026

Talhah

Talha or Thalha is an Arabic masculine given name, meaning "fruitful tree from heaven". Talha is the name of a well-known sahabi (companion) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, Talha ibn Ubayd Allah. He is renowned for saving Muhammad's face from an arrow by holding his hand in the way.

Current Rank
#10,757
Peak Rank
#8,702 (1999)
Total Babies
28
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1999
First Year
2018
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#8702
Peak Rank
28
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Talhah

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Talha or Thalha is an Arabic masculine given name, meaning "fruitful tree from heaven". Talha is the name of a well-known sahabi (companion) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, Talha ibn Ubayd Allah. He is renowned for saving Muhammad's face from an arrow by holding his hand in the way.

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The Story of Talhah

Talhah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 6 Talhahs were born — ranking #8,702 that year. As of 2026, Talhah ranks #10,757 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Talhahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Talhah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Talhah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Talhah

What does the name Talhah mean?
Talha or Thalha is an Arabic masculine given name, meaning "fruitful tree from heaven". Talha is the name of a well-known sahabi (companion) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, Talha ibn Ubayd Allah. He is renowned for saving Muhammad's face from an arrow by holding his hand in the way.
How popular is Talhah in 2026?
In 2026, Talhah ranks #10,757 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Talhah most popular?
Talhah reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #8,702 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Talhah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Talhah is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Talhah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Talhah include Gurinder, Nereo, Kashun. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Talhah

Talhah is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Talhah's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #8,702. Use the chart and map above to compare Talhah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.