Thalia
Thalia is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “to flourish, joyous, blooming.” It ranked #647 in the United States in 2025. Thalia was the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry, and also one of the three Graces.
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how do you pronounce Thalia?
thah-LEE-ah
where does the name Thalia come from?
A feminine name of ancient Greek origin, from a word meaning to flourish.
Her dual role connects joy with artistic expression, embodying the Greek belief that laughter and celebration are divine gifts essential to human flourishing and creative life.
how popular is this name?
Thalia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 35 years since 1932, and fell outside it for 59. It peaked at #363 in 1993, and ranked #647 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #647 |
| 2024 | #653 |
| 2023 | #570 |
| 2022 | #640 |
| 2021 | #717 |
| 2020 | #802 |
| 2019 | #830 |
| 2018 | #756 |
| 2017 | #785 |
| 2016 | #808 |
| 2010 | #944 |
| 2000 | #630 |
| 1993 | #363 |
| 1932 | #989 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Thalia fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Thalia
In Greek mythology Thalia is the Muse of comedy and also one of the three Graces.
who are famous people named Thalia?
- Thalia (Mexican singer and telenovela star, 'Queen of Latin Pop')
- Thalia (one of the three Graces in Greek mythology)
what names are similar to Thalia?
what names go well with Thalia?
Sibling names that share Thalia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Thalia
What does the name Thalia mean?
Thalia means “to flourish, joyous, blooming”.
What is the origin of the name Thalia?
Thalia comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Thalia?
Thalia ranked #647 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1993, at #363, and it has spent 35 years in the top 1,000 since 1932.
Is Thalia a boy or girl name?
Thalia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Thalia?
Thalia is pronounced thah-LEE-ah, with 3 syllables.
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