Gentle rain or dew of God
Talley is often considered a diminutive of the Hebrew name Talia, meaning 'dew of God.' It also has roots as an English and Irish surname, derived from 'taileach' meaning 'abounding in torrents' or as a topographic name for someone living near a tally or ledge.
About 8 girls were named Talley in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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A character in the novel and film 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter' · The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter