Thalia
Thalia is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “To blossom, flourish”, pronounced THAH-lee-ah. It ranked #648 in the United States in 2025, given to 446 babies, and peaked at #363 in 1993. Common nicknames: Thali, Lia, Tally.
How popular is Thalia in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Thalia mean, and where does it come from?
Thalia is the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry, one of the three Graces under the same name, and the Greek thallein means to bloom or flourish. It has been in American records since 1885 and entered the top thousand in 1932, and it is rising now. In the Spanish-speaking world it belongs to one person: the Mexican singer and actress Thalía, whose telenovelas were dubbed into dozens of languages and made the name familiar from Manila to Istanbul.
How is Thalia used around the world?
Thalia is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Thalia?
Famous People Named Thalia
- Thalía — Mexican singer and actress
- Thalia Flora-Karavia — Greek painter
- Thalia — the Muse of comedy in Greek mythology
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Thalia mean?
Thalia is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "To blossom, flourish." Thalia is the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry, one of the three Graces under the same name, and the Greek thallein means to bloom or flourish. It has been in American records since 1885 and entered the top thousand in 1932, and it is rising now.
How do you pronounce Thalia?
Thalia is pronounced THAH-lee-ah. Common variations include Talia, Thalía, Thaleia.
Is Thalia a girl name?
Yes, Thalia is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Thali, Lia, Tally.