Barbara vs Dalia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barb, Barbie, Babs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Dalia

Girl #862 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, branch, to draw water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Lithuanian Arabic Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#862
Total SSA Count
312
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dali, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860
Dalia Rank #862

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #862 for Dalia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barbara ___

  • Barbara Ann
  • Barbara Jean
  • Barbara Lee
  • Barbara Lynn
  • Barbara Kay
  • Barbara Jane

Dalia ___

  • Dalia Rose
  • Dalia Marie
  • Dalia Grace
  • Dalia June
  • Dalia Anne
  • Dalia Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Dalia

Miriam Leila Rafael Eli Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Dalia more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Dalia at #862 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Dalia mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Dalia means "gentle, branch, to draw water" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barbara and Dalia boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Dalia is primarily a girl name.

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