Meaning A girl's name of Swahili origin, it means "gentle." Origin of Dalia Swahili , African Popular Middle Names Andrea, Emina, Ilana, Monae, Shari, Sophia Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Dalia Similar Names Dalila Ame Aheahe Afifa Ambar Dafina Dinka Dhamiria Damaris Dirran Year by Year Popularity of Dalia