Thalia Girl

Popularity: #539 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: THAH-lee-uh //ˈθɑːliə//

Origin: Greek; Hebrew

Meaning: Greek: to blossom; Hebrew: dew

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Thalia has its roots in ancient Greek, derived from the word "thallein," which means "to bloom" or "to flourish." In Greek mythology, Thalia was one of the nine Muses, specifically the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry, symbolizing the joy and creativity associated with the arts. The name entered the Latin lexicon as "Thalia," maintaining its original Greek form, and subsequently made its way into Old French before being adopted into English during the Middle Ages.

Historically, the name Thalia has been associated with various cultural and artistic expressions. The Muses, including Thalia, were revered in ancient Greek culture, and their influence extended into Roman times, where they were celebrated in literature and art.

The Renaissance saw a revival of interest in classical themes, further embedding the name Thalia in the cultural consciousness of Europe. The name appears in various literary works, including those of Shakespeare and other playwrights, who often drew inspiration from classical sources.

In addition to its mythological significance, Thalia has been linked to themes of abundance and prosperity, reflecting the flourishing nature of the arts and creativity. The name has also been used in various religious contexts, with some early Christian saints bearing the name, although these figures are less widely recognized than their mythological counterparts.

The enduring appeal of Thalia can be attributed to its rich historical associations and the positive connotations of growth and artistic expression, making it a name that resonates through the ages.

Famous people named Thalia

In this section, you will find notable people named Thalia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Thalia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Thalia who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Thalia is a singer, songwriter, and actress best known for Amor a la Mexicana, No Me Enseñaste, and Marimar.

Thalia is a television producer and entrepreneur best known for her work in telenovelas and her music career.

Fictional characters named Thalia

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Thalia is a fictional character from the book series Percy Jackson & the Olympians. She is a daughter of Zeus and a key member of the Hunters of Artemis, known for her bravery and leadership skills.

Thalia Grace is a fictional character from the graphic novel series The Wicked + The Divine. She is one of the reincarnated gods and plays a significant role in the story's exploration of fame and mortality.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Thalia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

SophiaIsabellaOliviaGabriellaMiaChloe

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Thalia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

NataliaAmaliaDahliaTaliaSelahZinniaMaliaAlia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Thalia was first seen in the United States in 1885.

Thalia has ranked as high as #706 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Thalia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Thalia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Thalia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Thalia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 446 446
2024 450 450
2023 522 522
2022 461 461
2021 399 399
2020 338 338
2019 327 327
2018 360 360
2017 350 350
2016 352 352
2015 354 354
2014 377 377
2013 307 307
2012 278 278
2011 257 257
2010 272 272
2009 277 277
2008 318 318
2007 351 351
2006 357 357
2005 412 412
2004 495 495
2003 431 431
2002 423 423
2001 388 388
2000 398 398
1999 380 380
1998 377 377
1997 441 441
1996 488 488
1995 500 500
1994 340 340
1993 700 700
1992 280 280
1991 155 155
1990 154 154
1989 117 117
1988 129 129
1987 31 31
1986 30 30
1985 27 27
1984 34 34
1983 39 39
1982 32 32
1981 36 36
1980 37 37
1979 39 39
1978 48 48
1977 47 47
1976 34 34
1975 31 31
1974 39 39
1973 38 38
1972 30 30
1971 31 31
1970 33 33
1969 40 40
1968 37 37
1967 30 30
1966 39 39
1965 46 46
1964 46 46
1963 42 42
1962 43 43
1961 45 45
1960 91 91
1959 30 30
1958 24 24
1957 44 44
1956 29 29
1955 35 35
1954 27 27
1953 25 25
1952 23 23
1951 34 34
1950 29 29
1949 32 32
1948 27 27
1947 29 29
1946 28 28
1945 12 12
1944 31 31
1943 31 31
1942 24 24
1941 28 28
1940 21 21
1939 19 19
1938 31 31
1937 11 11
1936 34 34
1935 27 27
1934 30 30
1933 37 37
1932 51 51
1931 33 33
1930 24 24
1929 22 22
1928 28 28
1927 30 30
1926 31 31
1925 33 33
1924 43 43
1923 35 35
1922 25 25
1921 28 28
1920 25 25
1919 27 27
1918 26 26
1917 20 20
1916 27 27
1915 25 25
1914 15 15
1913 10 10
1912 17 17
1911 10 10
1910 12 12
1909 7 7
1908 10 10
1907 5 5
1906 11 11
1904 9 9
1902 6 6
1899 6 6
1885 5 5

Top States for Thalia (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 82
21%
TX 57
14%
NY 27
7%
FL 27
7%
IL 17
4%
MO 14
4%
MI 13
3%
CO 12
3%
NC 12
3%
AZ 11
3%
WA 11
3%
VA 9
2%
PA 9
2%
NJ 9
2%
MA 8
2%
OH 8
2%
MN 8
2%
GA 8
2%
IN 8
2%
OR 7
2%
NV 7
2%
KS 6
2%
UT 6
2%
WI 5
1%
SC 5
1%
ID 5
1%
TN 5
1%