Thalia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Thalia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Thalia?
Thalia is spelled T-H-A-L-I-A. The name has 6 letters.
Thalia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Thalia means “to flourish” or “bloom” in Greek.
- Origin
- The name Thalia is commonly associated with ancient Greek origins.
- Pronunciation
- THAL-ee-uh · 3 syllables
Thalia Popularity in 2025
Rank#647
Recorded Births446
- Girls usage rose 6 places to #647 and recorded 4 fewer 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 Thalia Mean?
Thalia means “to flourish” or “bloom” in Greek.
Origin: The name Thalia is commonly associated with ancient Greek origins.
How Do You Pronounce Thalia?
PronunciationTHAL-ee-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Thalia?
- History
- Thalia is featured as a Muse in classical Greek mythology and literature.
- Cultural notes
- In Greek mythology, Thalia is one of the Muses associated with comedy and idyllic poetry.
Thalia 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 | 446 | #647 |
| 2024 | Girls | 450 | #653 |
| 2023 | Girls | 522 | #570 |
| 2022 | Girls | 461 | #640 |
| 2021 | Girls | 399 | #717 |
| 2020 | Girls | 338 | #802 |
| 2019 | Girls | 327 | #830 |
| 2018 | Girls | 360 | #756 |
| 2017 | Girls | 350 | #785 |
| 2016 | Girls | 352 | #808 |
| 2015 | Girls | 354 | #797 |
| 2014 | Girls | 377 | #741 |
| 2013 | Girls | 307 | #847 |
| 2012 | Girls | 278 | #924 |
| 2011 | Girls | 257 | #990 |
| 2010 | Girls | 272 | #944 |
| 2009 | Girls | 277 | #965 |
| 2008 | Girls | 318 | #875 |
| 2007 | Girls | 351 | #819 |
| 2006 | Girls | 357 | #771 |
| 2005 | Girls | 412 | #674 |
| 2004 | Girls | 495 | #574 |
| 2003 | Girls | 431 | #623 |
| 2002 | Girls | 423 | #605 |
When Was Thalia 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.
1993 · Girls
700 recorded births
National rank #363
2023 · Girls
522 recorded births
National rank #570
1995 · Girls
500 recorded births
National rank #494
2004 · Girls
495 recorded births
National rank #574
Where Thalia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #180 | 5 |
| NE | #335 | 6 |
| ID | #351 | 6 |
| CA | #448 | 74 |
| CT | #459 | 6 |
| OR | #483 | 7 |
| TX | #500 | 64 |
| CO | #536 | 10 |