Talha is a distinctive choice, ranked #664 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Talha in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#664
About the Name Talha
Talha is holding steady in the rankings at #664. It reached its peak of #510 in 2004 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Talha is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Talha
Unlikely. With around 56 UK babies named Talha per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Talha in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Talha has held a stable position around #664 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #510 in 2004 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Talha is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Talha include: Talha Jubair — Talha Jubair (Bengali: তালহা জুবায়ের) is a Bangladeshi cricketer.; Mohammad Talha — Mohammad Talha is a Pakistani international cricketer.; Talha Mahmood — Muhammad Talha Mahmood is a Pakistani politician, who was the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony, in office from 20 April 2022 till....
Talha does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Talhas in the wild.
56
UK babies named Talha (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 8 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Talha
Likely around 1 other Talha in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Talha
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Muhammad Talha Kandhlawi was an Indian Islamic scholar and Sufi who served as the president of the advisory committee of Mazahir Uloom Jadeed and its secretary. He was the only son of Zakariyya Kandhlawi.
Muhammad Talha Mahmood is a Pakistani politician, who was the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony, in office from 20 April 2022 till 10 August 2023. He was also a member of the Senate of Pakistan from Hazara Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.