Dalia

A familiar Hebrew name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysHebrewRising fast Also a pet name
#862 38in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Dalia is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew daliya meaning "dahlia flower" or "branch, bough," from the root dalah (to draw water, to hang). It is also used as a Lithuanian name and is common across Slavic and Middle Eastern cultures.

Dalia has a quiet, floral elegance that parents find appealing for its simplicity and warmth. Its four letters, two syllables, and the soft -ia ending give it a Mediterranean sweetness that translates beautifully across cultures.

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Popularity Over Time

Dalia has 109+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Dalia
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,468
2010s2,546
2000s2,877
1990s2,754
1980s1,115
1970s928
1960s910
1950s757
1940s276
1930s158
1920s129
1910s31

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(109 years, 19132024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Dalia
YearBirthsRank
2024312#862
2023296#900
2022337#831
2021293#915
2020230#1074
2019247#1036
2018242#1058
2017255#1016
2016243#1074
2015258#1035
2014283#949
2013235#1055
2012252#1006
2011269#952
2010262#973
2009273#974
2008298#920
2007303#907
2006315#851
2005318#812

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Dalia as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Dalia has also been given to 6 boys in the U.S. since 1996.

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Current rank
6
Total births
1996
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Frequently Asked

Can Dalia be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Dalia is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #862. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Dalia has two lives

Dalia, the baby name
#862girls
13,949 babies
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Dalia, the pet name
#2825pet name
31 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19132024) · Methodology