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Talitha

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Talitha: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2005.

Talitha is an Aramaic name meaning "little girl," famously spoken by Jesus in the Bible when he raised Jairus’s daughter, saying "Talitha cumi" ("Little girl, I say to you, get up"). This sacred origin gives the name a gentle yet profound resonance. Notable bearers include Talitha Getty, the glamorous American actress and socialite of the 1960s, and contemporary actress Talitha Bateman, known for her roles in *Annabelle: Creation* and *The Hate U Give*. While no specific place shares the name, the biblical story has inspired countless artworks and hymns. The variant Thalita is sometimes used in Portuguese-speaking countries, and Talitha enjoys modest but enduring popularity in Scotland, cherished for its soft sound and spiritual depth.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20053 babies
Latest (2014)
#8023 babies
Total births
6since 2005
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2005 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).