Meaning & Origin
Thayla is a girl's baby name of American origin, a phonetic variant spelling of Thalia — from the Greek Θάλεια meaning "to bloom," "to flourish," or "abundance." In Greek mythology, Thalia was one of the nine Muses, the goddess of comedy and idyllic poetry, and also one of the three Graces (Charities), personifying abundance and good cheer.
The spelling Thayla preserves Thalia's musical, open sound while giving it a more modern, anglicized appearance. Thalia itself has gained contemporary visibility through the Mexican pop star Thalía (María Aranda). Thayla is the rare spelling for parents who love the name's classical roots and bright meaning but want something more distinctive on paper.