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Dalya

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Pronounced DAHL-yah /ˈdɑl.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Dalia — variously from the Hebrew, 'a branch; a hanging/flowering vine', and the Arabic for the dahlia flower; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A branch; a flowering vine: Dalya is a form of Dalia. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'DAHL-yah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic
MeaningA form of Dalia — variously from the Hebrew, 'a branch; a hanging/flowering vine', and the Arabic for the dahlia flower; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9671 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 544

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919762024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dalya is a form of Dalia — variously from the Hebrew, 'a branch; a hanging/flowering vine', and the Arabic for the dahlia flower (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'DAHL-yah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Arabic-speaking families. Rare, a-branch-and-a-flower at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Dalia is variously 'a branch; a flowering vine' (Hebrew) and 'the dahlia flower' (Arabic) — Dalya is a form of it, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAHL-yah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Dalia — Hebrew/Arabic; routes layered

Variations

DaliaDahliaDaliya

Nicknames

Dali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dalya mean?

Dalya is a form of Dalia — variously Hebrew 'a branch; a flowering vine' and Arabic 'the dahlia flower'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dalya?

It's said DAHL-yah /ˈdɑl.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dalya a boy or girl name?

Dalya is a girl's name.

How popular is Dalya?

Dalya is a very rare name in the U.S.

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