Dahlia

Rank 280th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Dahlia was 280th most popular baby name for girls and 599th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,127 babies were named Dahlia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,985 babies in the United States were named Dahlia. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Dahlia is around 11 to 15 years old.

The name "Dahlia" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Dahlia is Dali.

Dahlia Meaning & Origin

Dahlia is a name of Scandinavian origin that means "Dahl's flower," in honor of the botanist Anders Dahl, and it often evokes images of elegance and beauty, like the stunning flower it's named after.

The name Dahlia is described as enchanting, radiant and graceful.

Pronunciation

Dahlia is pronounced dah-lee-uh in English. The name Dahlia has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Dahlia

There is a plant called Dahlia, and it's known for its vibrant, beautiful flowers. Interestingly, there are 42 different species of Dahlia!

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Similar Sounding Names

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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