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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Varies by origin: branch (Hebrew), grapevine (Arabic), fate (Lithuanian), or the flower dahlia
- Origin
- Multiple (Hebrew, Arabic, Lithuanian, and others)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- DAH-lee-ah
Dalia is pronounced DAH-lee-ah, and its meaning actually depends on which tradition you're drawing from: branch in Hebrew, grapevine in Arabic, fate in Lithuanian, or a nod to the flower dahlia. You'll often see it described as simply meaning 'branch,' but that's only the Hebrew-origin reading — Arabic, Lithuanian, and other traditions give the name entirely different, unrelated roots, so there isn't one single true meaning. If you're drawn to names with a nature feel and a well-traveled, multi-origin story, Dalia fits both.
Meaning & Origin of Dalia
Meaning: Varies by origin: branch (Hebrew), grapevine (Arabic), fate (Lithuanian), or the flower dahlia.
Origin: Multiple (Hebrew, Arabic, Lithuanian, and others).
A common claim: Often said to simply mean 'branch' (Hebrew). Actually: 'Branch' is only the Hebrew-origin reading; in Arabic, Lithuanian, and other traditions the name has entirely different, unrelated roots, so it isn't the single true meaning of the name.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Dalia
DAH-lee-ahIPA /ˈdɑːliə/
Popularity of Dalia
SSA records stretching back to 1913 show Dalia peaked at #485 in 1994, when 516 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #862, with 312 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Dalia mean?
Varies by origin: branch (Hebrew), grapevine (Arabic), fate (Lithuanian), or the flower dahlia. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Dalia?
Dalia is pronounced DAH-lee-ah (IPA: /ˈdɑːliə/).
Is Dalia a popular name right now?
Dalia peaked at #485 in 1994 and is ranked #862 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)
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