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Thalia

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Pronounced THAL-ee-uh /ˈθæl.i.ə/High

Meaning: From Greek thallein meaning to blossom or to flourish; name of the Muse of comedy and of one of the three Graces in Greek mythologyHigh

In 30 seconds: A bright Greek name meaning to blossom, Thalia was borne by the Muse of comedy and a Grace in mythology. It has been gaining popularity as parents rediscover elegant Greek names.
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Origin HighGreek
MeaningFrom Greek thallein meaning to blossom or to flourish; name of the Muse of comedy and of one of the three Graces in Greek mythology
U.S. rank (2025)#648 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births446 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,254

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199318852025

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

History & Origin

Thalia comes from the Greek verb thallein, meaning to blossom, to flourish, or to be joyful. In Greek mythology, Thalia was one of the nine Muses, presiding over comedy and pastoral poetry, depicted with a comic mask. She was also one of the three Graces (Charites), personifications of charm and beauty who attended Aphrodite.

In the English-speaking world, Thalia remained a literary name — favored by poets and classicists — for much of the 18th and 19th centuries. In the 20th century it gained new life, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries where the Mexican pop star Thalía (born Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda) brought enormous mainstream visibility to the name. In the U.S., Thalia has been rising steadily in the 21st century.

Did you know? In Greek mythology, Thalia was both the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry and one of the three Graces (alongside Euphrosyne and Aglaea) — making her responsible for both humor and beauty, a remarkable double role.
Overall data confidence 93%
Behind the Name — Thalia — etymology and mythologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ThalíaTalia

Nicknames

ThaliaTal

Famous Bearers

  • ★Thalía (1971–present)
    Mexican pop singer and actress, born Ariadna Thalía Sodi Miranda.

If you like Thalia…

Thea— shares the short Greek mythological character and the th- sound
Ophelia— fellow multi-syllable Greek literary name with the same romantic depth
Calliope— another Greek Muse name with the same mythological weight and lyrical quality
Clio— fellow Muse name that is shorter but shares the same ancient Greek creative heritage

Frequently Asked

What does the name Thalia mean?

Thalia comes from Greek thallein meaning to blossom or flourish. In mythology she was the Muse of comedy and one of the three Graces.

How do you pronounce Thalia?

It is said THAL-ee-uh /ˈθæl.i.ə/ — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Thalia the same as Talia?

Thalia and Talia are related but distinct names. Thalia is specifically Greek; Talia may derive from Thalia or from Hebrew tal meaning dew.

How popular is Thalia?

Thalia has been rising in the United States in the 21st century, boosted partly by the popularity of the Mexican pop star Thalía.