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Dalia
GirlSpanish, Hebrew· “dahlia flower; also Hebrew 'branch'”
- Meaning
- dahlia flower; also Hebrew 'branch'
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- DAHL-yuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #800
- US babies 2025
- 340
- Best rank
- #485 (1994)
- Peak year
- 1994
Meaning and origin of Dalia
Dalia is a Spanish and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “dahlia flower; also Hebrew 'branch'”.
Dalia has more than one source. In Spanish it is the everyday word for the dahlia flower, named in honor of the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. In Hebrew dalia is a word for a branch or a tendril of a vine, and the name is used in Israel with that meaning. In Lithuanian tradition Dalia is a goddess associated with fate and fortune. These different roots give the name a rich, cross-cultural character. Dalia is short, graceful and easy to pronounce, and it is a close cousin of Dahlia.
Popularity over time
Dalia first appears in US Social Security records in 1913. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 23 different years, starting in 1994. Its best national rank was #485 in 1994, the same year it reached its highest count of 516 babies. In 2025, 340 babies were named Dalia, and it ranked #800 nationally. That is 32% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,759 in 1920, #1,353 in 1950, #1,341 in 1980, #1,015 in 2000, #973 in 2010, and #800 in 2025. Of the 14,291 US girls named Dalia since records began, 20% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 2,754 babies. Since 2010, 4,357 more have been named Dalia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Alexandrea, Yaritza, Katarina, Susana, and Desirae.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Dalia ranked highest in California, Illinois, and Minnesota.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #415 | 80 |
| Illinois | #500 | 20 |
| Minnesota | #557 | 9 |
| New York | #570 | 29 |
| New Jersey | #589 | 13 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Dalia is usually pronounced DAHL-yuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with D and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Dalia
A few middle names that flow with Dalia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Dalia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dalia mean?
Dalia is a Spanish and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “dahlia flower; also Hebrew 'branch'”.
What is the origin of the name Dalia?
Dalia has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Dalia has more than one source.
Is Dalia a popular name?
Yes. Dalia ranked #800 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Dalia a boy or girl name?
Dalia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Dalia?
Dalia is usually pronounced DAHL-yuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings