At a Glance
- Origin
- Greek (mythological)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- hih-MAY-lee-uh
Himalia is a Greek (mythological) girl's name. It appears in our list of Moon Baby Names That Are Quietly Stunning.
Meaning & Origin of Himalia
Origin: Greek (mythological).
A common claim: Abundance Actually: There's no confirmed linguistic basis for translating Himalia as 'abundance' — the name comes from a minor Greek mythological figure, and its literal meaning isn't established.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Himalia
hih-MAY-lee-uhIPA /hɪˈmeɪliə/
Popularity of Himalia
Himalia doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Himalia
Similar Names
Amalthea · Hydra · Sinope · Lysithea · Kerberos · Ananke
