Dalia

At a Glance: Name: Dalia – 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

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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

Phonetic: DAH-lee-ah   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1913–2024.

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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, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dalia)

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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