The nameThalia
Thalia is the muse of comedy in Greek myth. It is bright and graceful.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Thalia comes from the Greek thallein, "to flourish".
Origin
Greek.
History
Thalia is both a muse and one of the three Graces. The Mexican singer Thalía made it famous in Latin America. In the United States it reached 363rd in 1993.
Famous people named Thalia
- Thalía, singer
- Thalia Grace, character in Percy Jackson
Popularity of the name Thalia
Thalia in the United States
Thalia was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 3,849 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Thalia. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Thalia in the United States were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 432 births a year on average, against 349 in the five years before.
Thalia in the United Kingdom
Thalia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 622 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Thalia. Half of all babies named Thalia in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 87 births a year on average, against 64 in the five years before.
Thalia in France
Thalia in Belgium
Sibling names for Thalia
Names from the same generation as Thalia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thalia mean?
Thalia comes from the Greek thallein, "to flourish".
What is the origin of the name Thalia?
Greek.
Is Thalia a girl's or a boy's name?
Thalia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Thalia?
In 2024, Thalia was the 657th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 444 births.
What are good sibling names for Thalia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Irene, Maia, Helena and Melina for a sister, Dorian, Esteban, Dimitri and Eugene for a brother.
Who are famous people named Thalia?
Thalía, singer; Thalia Grace, character in Percy Jackson.