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Dalia

Girl name · 18 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Dalia: 18 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 2017.

The name Dalia has several roots, but for English and Scottish speakers the most familiar is the Hebrew origin, where it is a variant of Dahlia—named after the colourful flower, itself honouring the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. In Lithuanian, Dalia means “fate” or “destiny,” while in Arabic it translates to “grapevine” or “tendril.” Notable bearers include Dalia Grybauskaitė, the first female President of Lithuania, and Israeli politician Dalia Itzik, who served as Speaker of the Knesset. No major towns or cities share the name directly, though the dahlia flower is cultivated worldwide. In Scotland, the spelling Dahlia is far more common, but Dalia has gained quiet popularity as an elegant, internationally accessible alternative.