Thalia

Thalia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “flourish, to be verdant.” In 2024 it was given to 444 girls in the United States.

Thalia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“flourish, to be verdant”
Pronunciation
/θəˈlaɪ.ə/

About the name Thalia

Thalia belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “flourish, to be verdant” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Thalia first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #363 in 1993, and in 2024 444 babies received the name — 15,808 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Thalia in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#363 in 1993
Peak year
1993
Babies named Thalia in 2024
444
Total since 1880
15,808

Thalia in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#397 in 2023
Babies named Thalia in 2025
80
Total since 1996
1,679

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Thalia mean?

Thalia means “flourish, to be verdant” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Thalia a boy or girl name?

Thalia is a girl name. In 2024, 444 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Thalia?

Thalia comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Thalia?

Thalia first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #363 in 1993, and 444 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Thalia?

Thalia is pronounced /θəˈlaɪ.ə/ (IPA).

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