Dew of God; gentle rain
Tally is most often used as a diminutive of Talia, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'dew of God.' It can also function as a nickname for names like Tallulah or Natalia, or as a standalone modern English word-name referring to a count or score. In a Hebrew context, it carries a poetic association with nature and divine sustenance.
Less common today
Tally isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,930 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Protagonist of the Uglies series · Uglies
American rock band (eponymous)
