Dalia

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Pronounced DAH-lee-uh /ˈdɑː.li.ə/High

Meaning: Branch or fate; from the Hebrew Daliyah meaning gentle, drooping branch, or alternatively linked to the dahlia flower name and the Lithuanian goddess Dalia of fate and weavingMedium

In 30 seconds: Dalia is a name with parallel roots: Hebrew meaning branch or gentle vine, Lithuanian mythology meaning goddess of fate, and the dahlia flower which bears this name in multiple languages, making it a richly layered three-syllable feminine choice.

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Origin MediumLithuanian, Hebrew, Spanish

MeaningBranch or fate; from the Hebrew Daliyah meaning gentle, drooping branch, or alternatively linked to the dahlia flower name and the Lithuanian goddess Dalia of fate and weaving

U.S. rank (2025)#800 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births340 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 14,289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Dalia has three possible etymological streams. In Hebrew, Daliyah means gentle drooping branch, from the root dalah meaning to draw water or hang down. In Lithuanian mythology, Dalia is the goddess of fate, weaving, and life. In Spanish and Slavic use, Dalia is often simply the name of the dahlia flower.

Dalia is used across multiple cultures: in Israel as a Hebrew name, in Lithuania as a traditional name, in Mexico and Latin America as a flower name, and in Arab communities where a similar-sounding name means grapevine. In the United States it appears in Hispanic and Jewish communities and has risen in broader use.

Did you know? The dahlia flower was named not after any person named Dalia but after Anders Dahl (1751-1789), a Swedish botanist and student of Linnaeus. The name Dahl means valley in Swedish, so the dahlia flower is technically named after a valley rather than the name Dalia, though the flower's name now enriches the given name.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Dalia — Hebrew, Lithuanian, and flower etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

DahliaDaliyaDaliah

Nicknames

DalDali

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If you like Dalia…

Dahlia— the standard spelling of the same flower name

Azalea— same category of botanical flower name used as a girls name

Camellia— shares the three-syllable floral feminine name tradition

Magnolia— same lush botanical flower name with three-plus syllable elegance

Frequently Asked

What does the name Dalia mean?

Dalia means drooping branch in Hebrew, is the name of the Lithuanian goddess of fate, and is used as a flower name in multiple languages.

How do you pronounce Dalia?

It is said DAH-lee-uh, three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Dalia the same as Dahlia?

Dalia and Dahlia are related variants; Dahlia is the flower spelling while Dalia is used as a given name across Hebrew, Lithuanian, and Spanish traditions.

Is Dalia a popular name?

Dalia is moderately used in the United States, particularly in Hispanic and Jewish communities.