Girl · #12,237 in 2026

Dalasia

The Belgariad is a five-book fantasy epic written by David Eddings, following the journey of protagonist Garion and his companions, first to recover a sacred stone, and later to use it against antagonist Torak. It was a bestseller from the first book in the series. It has been called both the "last gasp" of traditional fantasy and "one of the founding megasagas" of modern fantasy.

Current Rank
#12,237
Peak Rank
#10,128 (2005)
Total Babies
93
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1999
First Year
2022
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#10128
Peak Rank
93
Total Count
14
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dalasia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Belgariad is a five-book fantasy epic written by David Eddings, following the journey of protagonist Garion and his companions, first to recover a sacred stone, and later to use it against antagonist Torak. It was a bestseller from the first book in the series. It has been called both the "last gasp" of traditional fantasy and "one of the founding megasagas" of modern fantasy.

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Origin & history
David Eddings, who had been writing in the adventure and thriller genres, has said he developed the idea for a fantasy series somewhat "cynically" after noticing how many times J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series had been reprinted. He had an epiphany, realizing the fantasy genre might be very lucrative and was currently "underserved". He mapped out an imaginary world to use in developing the story for the Belgariad. He has also said he was influenced by reading medieval epics and by Lester del Rey 's editorial input. In later works he acknowledged his wife, Leigh Eddings , as an "

The Story of Dalasia

Dalasia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1999, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 10 Dalasias were born — ranking #10,128 that year. As of 2026, Dalasia ranks #12,237 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 93 Dalasias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dalasia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dalasia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dalasia

What does the name Dalasia mean?
The Belgariad is a five-book fantasy epic written by David Eddings, following the journey of protagonist Garion and his companions, first to recover a sacred stone, and later to use it against antagonist Torak. It was a bestseller from the first book in the series. It has been called both the "last gasp" of traditional fantasy and "one of the founding megasagas" of modern fantasy.
How popular is Dalasia in 2026?
In 2026, Dalasia ranks #12,237 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Dalasia most popular?
Dalasia reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #10,128 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Dalasia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dalasia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Dalasia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dalasia include Ibis, Aleicia, Rayza. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dalasia

Dalasia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 93 births in the dataset. Dalasia's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #10,128. Use the chart and map above to compare Dalasia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.