The nameThalya
Thalya is a form of Thalia, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Thalia, it comes from the Greek thallein, "to bloom".
Origin
Greek. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
History
First found in France in 1999, Thalya has risen steadily and peaked in the late 2010s. It is still well used today.
Popularity of the name Thalya
Thalya in France
Thalya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 710 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Thalya. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Thalya in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 98 births a year.
Thalya in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thalya mean?
Like Thalia, it comes from the Greek thallein, "to bloom".
What is the origin of the name Thalya?
Greek. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Is Thalya a girl's or a boy's name?
Thalya is a girl's name.