Talha
Boy name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Talha: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2008.
Talha is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word *ṭalḥ*, meaning "fruitful tree" or specifically the acacia tree, which holds significance in Islamic tradition as a tree of paradise. The most famous bearer is Talha ibn Ubaydullah, a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the ten promised paradise, remembered for his bravery at the Battle of Uhud. While Talha has no direct place-name connections in Scotland, the name shares its root with the town of Talhar in Pakistan, named after a local saint. In a Scottish context, Talha is a distinctive and meaningful choice, reflecting the country's growing multicultural influences, and it remains a popular name among Muslim families across the UK.
Boy 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20085 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #7043 babies
- Total births
- 16since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y