Unisex name · Filipino
Tala
“star (Tagalog)”
Vibes
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Tala — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Tala is Tagalog — "star" — and in Philippine mythology the goddess of the morning and evening star, guiding fishermen home before lighthouses existed.
Rare in America (a Frozen 2 elk and a Moana grandmother brushed against the sound), Tala offers the star category with a goddess pedigree.
Two bright syllables (TAH-lah). It pairs well with grounding middles (Tala Jane, Tala James). On our vibe map it is Celestial at navigation grade with Cultural Fusion latitude and Modern Minimalist shine — the star that gets you home.
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All Filipino names →Tala — common questions
Is Tala a boy or girl name?
Tala is a unisex name — it is given to boys and girls alike, and we list it that way (Filipino origin).
What does the name Tala mean?
Tala means “star (Tagalog)” of Filipino origin. Tala is Tagalog — "star" — and in Philippine mythology the goddess of the morning and evening star, guiding fishermen home before lighthouses existed.
Where does the name Tala come from?
Tala is Filipino in origin. Rare in America (a Frozen 2 elk and a Moana grandmother brushed against the sound), Tala offers the star category with a goddess pedigree.
How popular is Tala?
Tala did not make the top 1,000 boys' or girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
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