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Migdalia

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Pronounced mig-DAH-lee-uh /mɪɡˈdɑː.li.ə/Medium

Meaning: Migdalia is a Spanish (especially Puerto Rican) elaboration linked to Magdalena/Magdalene, 'of Magdala' — a town whose name traces to the Hebrew migdal, 'tower'.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Spanish classic: Migdalia ties back to Magdalene and the Hebrew word for tower (said 'mig-DAH-lee-uh').
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Origin MediumSpanish, Hebrew
MeaningMigdalia is a Spanish (especially Puerto Rican) elaboration linked to Magdalena/Magdalene, 'of Magdala' — a town whose name traces to the Hebrew migdal, 'tower'.
U.S. rank (2024)#12981 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196119482024

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

Migdalia flowered in Spanish-speaking communities, above all in Puerto Rico, as a warm elaboration in the Magdalena family. The chain runs back through Magdalene — 'of Magdala' — to the Hebrew migdal, 'tower'. It was a mid-century favourite and now reads as vintage-heritage (said 'mig-DAH-lee-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. today. Rare now, heritage-rich, and melodic.

Did you know? Behind Migdalia stands Magdala, the town Mary Magdalene came from — and behind that, the Hebrew migdal, 'tower'. So a name that sounds all softness carries a stone tower at its root (said 'mig-DAH-lee-uh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Migdalia — Spanish/Puerto Rican; Magdalena family; Hebrew migdal 'tower'

Variations

MagdaliaMagdalenaMigdania

Nicknames

MiggyDaliaMig

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If you like Migdalia…

Magdalena— the classic Migdalia grew from
Dalia— the sound hiding inside it
Amalia— a like four-beat Spanish flow
Marisol— another warm Puerto Rican favourite

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Migdalia mean?

Migdalia comes from Magdalena/Magdalene, 'of Magdala' — from Hebrew migdal, 'tower'.

How do you pronounce Migdalia?

It's said mig-DAH-lee-uh /mɪɡˈdɑː.li.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Migdalia a boy or girl name?

Migdalia is a girl's name.

How popular is Migdalia?

Migdalia is rare for girls in the U.S. today, though it was more familiar in past generations.

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