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Thalia
GirlGreek· “to flourish, to bloom”
- Meaning
- to flourish, to bloom
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- THAY-lee-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #648
- US babies 2025
- 446
- Best rank
- #363 (1993)
- Peak year
- 1993
Meaning and origin of Thalia
Thalia is a Greek name that means “to flourish, to bloom”.
Thalia comes from the Greek thallein, meaning "to flourish" or "to bloom." In Greek mythology Thalia is the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry, usually shown holding a comic mask, and the same name belongs to one of the three Graces, goddesses of charm and beauty. The name has a bright, artistic character that suits families who love the arts. In Spanish-speaking countries it is widely known through the Mexican singer Thalía. The name is pronounced in several ways, including THAY-lee-uh, TAHL-ee-uh and thuh-LY-uh, so you can choose the one that suits you. Tally is a playful nickname.
Popularity over time
Thalia first appears in US Social Security records in 1885. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 35 different years, starting in 1932. Its best national rank was #363 in 1993, the same year it reached its highest count of 700 babies. In 2025, 446 babies were named Thalia, and it ranked #648 nationally. That is 26% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,701 in 1920, #1,791 in 1950, #2,594 in 1980, #630 in 2000, #947 in 2010, and #648 in 2025. Of the 16,264 US girls named Thalia since records began, 24% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 3,815 babies. Since 2010, 5,850 more have been named Thalia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Larissa, Ciera, Maranda, Celina, and Nicolette.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Thalia ranked highest in Rhode Island, Nebraska, and Idaho.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | #215 | 5 |
| Nebraska | #393 | 6 |
| Idaho | #399 | 6 |
| California | #457 | 74 |
| Texas | #506 | 64 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Thalia is usually pronounced THAY-lee-uh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with T and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Thalia
A few middle names that flow with Thalia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Thalia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thalia mean?
Thalia is a Greek name that means “to flourish, to bloom”.
What is the origin of the name Thalia?
Thalia has Greek roots. Thalia comes from the Greek thallein, meaning "to flourish" or "to bloom." In Greek mythology Thalia is the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry, usually shown holding a comic mask, and the same name belongs to one of the three Graces, goddesses of charm and beauty.
Is Thalia a popular name?
Yes. Thalia ranked #648 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Thalia a boy or girl name?
Thalia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Thalia?
Thalia is usually pronounced THAY-lee-uh. 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