Dalia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Dalia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Dalia?
Dalia is spelled D-A-L-I-A. The name has 5 letters.
Dalia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Dalia may derive from the Lithuanian word for “fate” or “destiny.”
- Origin
- The name Dalia is commonly associated with Lithuanian and Hebrew origins, where it may derive from words meaning “destiny” or refer to a flowering plant.
- Pronunciation
- DAH-lee-ah · 3 syllables
Dalia Popularity in 2025
Rank#799
Recorded Births340
- Girls usage rose 59 places to #799 and recorded 25 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Dalia Mean?
Dalia may derive from the Lithuanian word for “fate” or “destiny.”
Origin: The name Dalia is commonly associated with Lithuanian and Hebrew origins, where it may derive from words meaning “destiny” or refer to a flowering plant.
How Do You Pronounce Dalia?
PronunciationDAH-lee-ah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Dalia?
- History
- Dalia has been used as a feminine given name in Lithuanian and Hebrew-speaking communities. It has also appeared in contexts related to the Dahlia flower, although the name is distinct.
Dalia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 340 | #799 |
| 2024 | Girls | 315 | #858 |
| 2023 | Girls | 296 | #900 |
| 2022 | Girls | 337 | #831 |
| 2021 | Girls | 293 | #915 |
| 2020 | Girls | 230 | #1,074 |
| 2019 | Girls | 247 | #1,036 |
| 2018 | Girls | 242 | #1,057 |
| 2017 | Girls | 255 | #1,016 |
| 2016 | Girls | 243 | #1,074 |
| 2015 | Girls | 258 | #1,034 |
| 2014 | Girls | 283 | #948 |
| 2013 | Girls | 235 | #1,056 |
| 2012 | Girls | 252 | #1,005 |
| 2011 | Girls | 269 | #952 |
| 2010 | Girls | 262 | #973 |
| 2009 | Girls | 273 | #973 |
| 2008 | Girls | 298 | #918 |
| 2007 | Girls | 303 | #906 |
| 2006 | Girls | 315 | #851 |
| 2005 | Girls | 318 | #812 |
| 2004 | Girls | 300 | #828 |
| 2003 | Girls | 331 | #752 |
| 2002 | Girls | 250 | #896 |
When Was Dalia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1994 · Girls
516 recorded births
National rank #485
1995 · Girls
476 recorded births
National rank #513
2025 · Girls
340 recorded births
National rank #799
2022 · Girls
337 recorded births
National rank #831
Where Dalia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #413 | 80 |
| IL | #494 | 20 |
| MN | #540 | 9 |
| NY | #567 | 29 |
| NJ | #572 | 13 |
| UT | #605 | 6 |
| FL | #634 | 27 |
| AZ | #676 | 9 |