Dalia
Dalia is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “branch, gentle.” It ranked #799 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Dalia?
DAH-lee-ah
where does the name Dalia come from?
Dalia is used as a feminine name in Arabic, Hebrew, Lithuanian and Persian.
Dalia is a Hebrew name meaning 'branch' or 'gentle,' distinct from the flower name Dahlia (named after botanist Anders Dahl). In Hebrew tradition, branches symbolize growth, family connections, and reaching toward heaven. The name is popular in Israel and across the Middle East. It has a soft, musical quality with botanical overtones.
how popular is this name?
Dalia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 23 years since 1994, and fell outside it for 9. It peaked at #485 in 1994, and ranked #799 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #799 |
| 2024 | #858 |
| 2023 | #900 |
| 2022 | #831 |
| 2021 | #915 |
| 2010 | #973 |
| 1994 | #485 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Dalia fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Dalia?
- Dalia Grybauskaite (former President of Lithuania)
- Dalia Mogahed (American scholar and author)
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quick answers about Dalia
What does the name Dalia mean?
Dalia means “branch, gentle”.
What is the origin of the name Dalia?
Dalia comes from the Hebrew naming tradition.
How popular is the name Dalia?
Dalia ranked #799 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1994, at #485, and it has spent 23 years in the top 1,000 since 1994.
Is Dalia a boy or girl name?
Dalia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Dalia?
Dalia is pronounced DAH-lee-ah, with 3 syllables.
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