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Tali

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Tali: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2019.

Tali is a name with Hebrew roots, meaning "dew" — a gentle, life-giving presence in the morning. It often serves as a diminutive of Talia, but has gained popularity as an independent given name worldwide, including in Scotland. One of the most prominent bearers is Tali Sharot, a cognitive neuroscientist known for her research on optimism and the brain. In popular culture, the name appears as Tali'Zorah, a beloved character from the *Mass Effect* video game series. While it shares no major place connections, the name's lyrical simplicity lends it a modern, international feel. Variants such as Talie and Taly occasionally appear, and the name is considered unisex, though it is more frequently used for girls.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20193 babies
Latest (2019)
#7653 babies
Total births
3since 2019
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2019 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).