Dalia
Gentle; tender
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Dalia meaning & origin
Dalia is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Gentle; tender". Listed origin: Swahili.
Pronunciation
DAH-lee-ah
Catalog phonetic spelling
Popularity
In 2024, Dalia ranked #862 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Nicknames
Dalia popularity by year
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2021 | #915 |
| 2022 | #831 |
| 2023 | #900 |
| 2024 | #862 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
Middle Name Ideas
- Dalia Amani
- Dalia Leila
- Dalia Nia
Famous Namesakes
- Dalia Mogahed (Political Scientist)
Sources & notes
Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dalia
What does the name Dalia mean?
Dalia is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Gentle; tender". Listed origin: Swahili.
How do you pronounce Dalia?
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is DAH-lee-ah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
How popular is the name Dalia?
In 2024, Dalia ranked #862 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
What nickname ideas could work for Dalia?
Ideas to try include Dali, Dah. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
What middle names could work with Dalia?
Try Dalia Amani, Dalia Leila, Dalia Nia aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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