Dahlia
Dahlia is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “Dahl's flower; valley flower.” It ranked #215 in the United States in 2025. Named after botanist Anders Dahl, the dahlia flower has become a popular nature name.
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how do you pronounce Dahlia?
DAL-yah
where does the name Dahlia come from?
The flower, and the name, honour the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, whose surname refers to someone who lived in a valley; the flower was named by the botanist Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804). Dahlia is also a spelling variant of Dalia, a Hebrew name meaning changing branch.
The variant Dalya is a Hebrew name meaning branch or tendril, reinforcing the floral connection.
how popular is this name?
Dahlia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 20 years since 2006. It peaked at #215 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #215 |
| 2024 | #241 |
| 2023 | #253 |
| 2022 | #279 |
| 2021 | #310 |
| 2020 | #354 |
| 2019 | #372 |
| 2018 | #412 |
| 2017 | #392 |
| 2016 | #386 |
| 2010 | #650 |
| 2006 | #988 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Dahlia fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Dahlia
It came into use as a given name in the 19th century, after the flower was named.
who are famous people named Dahlia?
- Dahlia (Black Dahlia, Elizabeth Short)
- Dahlia Lithwick (Canadian-American legal journalist)
what are the nicknames and variants of Dahlia?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Dahlia?
what names go well with Dahlia?
Sibling names that share Dahlia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Dahlia
What does the name Dahlia mean?
Dahlia means “Dahl's flower; valley flower”.
What is the origin of the name Dahlia?
Dahlia comes from the Hebrew naming tradition. Related forms include Dalia.
How popular is the name Dahlia?
Dahlia ranked #215 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Dahlia a boy or girl name?
Dahlia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Dahlia?
Dahlia is pronounced DAL-yah, with 2 syllables.
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