Thalia means to flourish or blooming — from the Greek. Thalia is the Greek Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry — the one who makes us laugh. She is also one of the three Graces. The Mexican singer Thalía is one of Latin music's biggest stars. Four syllables of Greek comedy, divine laughter, and the Muse who reminds us that joy is as sacred as tragedy.
Thalia comes from the Greek meaning to flourish or blooming. She is the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry, and one of the three Graces. The Mexican singer Thalía is one of Latin music's biggest stars.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Greek mythology — Muse of comedy; Thalía (born 1971).
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Today
Thalia remains a beloved choice, ranking #738 in the US. 15,808 babies have been named Thalia since 1885.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Thalia?
1993peak year
Today, Thalia is rarely chosen — ranked around #738, with only about 390 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1993, 700 babies were given the name (ranked #363 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Thalia's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 15,808 babies have been registered as Thalia since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Thalia's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — comedy communication. People named Thalia tend to be flourishing, joyful, and gifted at reminding us that laughter is sacred.
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Reminds us laughter is sacred
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Muse of comedy
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Flourishing Grace
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Thalía-level stardom
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Greek-blooming beauty
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L3
I9
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Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Thalia
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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