Dahlia Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The Dahlia flower is the national flower of Mexico, symbolizing elegance, inner strength, creativity, and change.

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A Deep Dive

Dahlia Overview

Meaning

Dahl’s flower

Gender

Girl

Origin

Scandinavian

Etymology

Originated from the name of the flower, which was named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɑːliə/

Popularity

Dahlia is loved for its floral elegance in many countries. In 2023, Dahlia ranked #411 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Nature-inspired, Exotic, Unique

Associated Traits

Elegant, vibrant, delicate

Name Day

August 12 (Sweden)
A Deep Dive

Dahlia Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Dalia, Dahliana, Dalila, Daliya, Dahlina, Delia, Dahlina, Dahlya, Daylia, Dahliah

Common Nicknames

Dolly, Lia, Dally, Didi, Dee, Lila, Dali, Dahl

Diminutives

Dah, Li, Lee, Dal, Dahly

Famous People

  • Dahlia Ravikovitch
    (Israeli Poet)
  • Dahlia Lithwick
    (Canadian-American Journalist)
  • Dahlia Adler
    (American Author)
  • Dahlia Salem
    (American Actress)
  • Dahlia White
    (Australian Chef)
  • Dahlia Williams
    (Jamaican Politician)
  • Dahlia Jurgensen
    (American Pastry Chef)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Dahlia Hawthorne
    ("Ace Attorney," Video Game Series)
  • "Dahlia"
    (Film)
  • Dahlia Gillespie
    ("Silent Hill," Video Game Series)
  • "The Black Dahlia"
    (Film)
  • Dahlia
    ("Dahlia's Dreams," Novel)
  • Dahlia
    ("Dahlia's Garden," Children's Book)

Places

  • Dahlia Avenue
    (Orlando, Florida, USA)
  • Dahlia Court
    (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Dahlia?

Dahlia means “valley” in Swedish. It often symbolizes elegance, inner strength, and creativity.

What Is the Origin of The Name Dahlia?

Dahlia is derived from the name of the flower, which was named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. The name has Swedish roots and means “valley.”

Dahlia Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Dahlia in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3082021#2782022#2532023
Top 3 Rankings#2532023#2782022#3082021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Dahlia

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023253
(+25 from 2022)
1219
(+88 from 2022)
0.06969
2022278
(+30 from 2021)
1131
(+93 from 2021)
0.06308
2021308
(+46 from 2020)
1038
(+166 from 2020)
0.05794
2020354
(+18 from 2019)
872
(+25 from 2019)
0.04933
2019372
(+40 from 2018)
847
(+95 from 2018)
0.04616
2018412
(-21 from 2017)
752
(-44 from 2017)
0.04044
2017391
(-4 from 2016)
796
(-54 from 2016)
0.04214
2016387
(+25 from 2015)
850
(+73 from 2015)
0.04391
2015412
(+33 from 2014)
777
(+56 from 2014)
0.03983
2014445
(-5 from 2013)
721
(+26 from 2013)
0.03685
2013440
(+83 from 2012)
695
(+116 from 2012)
0.03605
2012523
(+15 from 2011)
579
(+41 from 2011)
0.02985
2011538
(+112 from 2010)
538
(+87 from 2010)
0.02776
2010650
(+11 from 2009)
451
(+6 from 2009)
0.02300
2009661
(+85 from 2008)
445
(+48 from 2008)
0.02197
2008746
(+57 from 2007)
397
(+41 from 2007)
0.01906
2007803
(+185 from 2006)
356
(+93 from 2006)
0.01682
2006988
(+203 from 2005)
263
(+71 from 2005)
0.01258
20051191
(+73 from 2004)
192
(+22 from 2004)
0.00946
20041264
(-61 from 2003)
170
(-7 from 2003)
0.00842
20031203
(+40 from 2002)
177
(+17 from 2002)
0.00882
20021243
(+195 from 2001)
160
(+29 from 2001)
0.00810
20011438
(-75 from 2000)
131
(-6 from 2000)
0.00661
20001363
(+15 from 1999)
137
(+9 from 1999)
0.00686
19991378
(-119 from 1998)
128
(-16 from 1998)
0.00657
19981259
(+118 from 1997)
144
(+20 from 1997)
0.00743
19971377
(+142 from 1996)
124
(+19 from 1996)
0.00649
19961519
(+436 from 1995)
105
(+35 from 1995)
0.00548
19951955
(-198 from 1994)
70
(-13 from 1994)
0.00364
19941757
(+969 from 1993)
83
(+39 from 1993)
0.00426
19932726
(-340 from 1992)
44
(-10 from 1992)
0.00223
19922386
(+234 from 1991)
54
(+8 from 1991)
0.00269
19912620
(+179 from 1990)
46
(+5 from 1990)
0.00226
19902799
(-390 from 1989)
41
(-7 from 1989)
0.00200
19892409
(+237 from 1988)
48
(+8 from 1988)
0.00241
19882646
(+523 from 1987)
40
(+11 from 1987)
0.00208
19873169
(-487 from 1986)
29
(-7 from 1986)
0.00155
19862682
(-398 from 1985)
36
(-8 from 1985)
0.00195
19852284
(+290 from 1984)
44
(+8 from 1984)
0.00238
19842574
(-58 from 1983)
36
No change from 1983
0.00200
19832516
(+254 from 1982)
36
(+3 from 1982)
0.00201
19822770
(-323 from 1981)
33
(-6 from 1981)
0.00182
19812447
(-352 from 1980)
39
(-10 from 1980)
0.00218
19802095
(-198 from 1979)
49
(-6 from 1979)
0.00275
19791897
(+408 from 1978)
55
(+16 from 1978)
0.00319
19782305
(-570 from 1977)
39
(-20 from 1977)
0.00237
19771735
(+130 from 1976)
59
(+10 from 1976)
0.00359
19761865
(+231 from 1975)
49
(+8 from 1975)
0.00312
19752096
(+158 from 1974)
41
(+6 from 1974)
0.00263
19742254
(-316 from 1973)
35
(-7 from 1973)
0.00223
19731938
(+284 from 1972)
42
(+8 from 1972)
0.00270
19722222
(-221 from 1971)
34
(-8 from 1971)
0.00211
19712001
(-124 from 1970)
42
(-4 from 1970)
0.00240
19701877
(+146 from 1969)
46
(+8 from 1969)
0.00251
19692023
(+223 from 1968)
38
(+9 from 1968)
0.00216
19682246
(+26 from 1967)
29
(+1 from 1967)
0.00170
19672272
(-356 from 1966)
28
(-8 from 1966)
0.00163
19661916
(+549 from 1965)
36
(+12 from 1965)
0.00205
19652465
(-159 from 1964)
24
(-4 from 1964)
0.00131
19642306
(-55 from 1963)
28
No change from 1963
0.00143
19632251
(-303 from 1962)
28
(-7 from 1962)
0.00141
19621948
(+524 from 1961)
35
(+11 from 1961)
0.00173
19612472
(-616 from 1960)
24
(-13 from 1960)
0.00116
19601856
(+379 from 1959)
37
(+11 from 1959)
0.00178
19592235
(-67 from 1958)
26
(-1 from 1958)
0.00125
19582168
(+395 from 1957)
27
(+7 from 1957)
0.00131
19572563
(-242 from 1956)
20
(-3 from 1956)
0.00095
19562321
(+314 from 1955)
23
(+5 from 1955)
0.00112
19552635
(-1074 from 1954)
18
(-24 from 1954)
0.00090
19541561
(+222 from 1953)
42
(+11 from 1953)
0.00211
19531783
(+195 from 1952)
31
(+5 from 1952)
0.00161
19521978
(+203 from 1951)
26
(+5 from 1951)
0.00137
19512181
(-528 from 1950)
21
(-11 from 1950)
0.00114
19501653
(+481 from 1949)
32
(+11 from 1949)
0.00182
19492134
(-356 from 1948)
21
(-7 from 1948)
0.00120
19481778
(+501 from 1947)
28
(+9 from 1947)
0.00161
19472279
(-126 from 1946)
19
No change from 1946
0.00105
19462153
(+763 from 1945)
19
(+9 from 1945)
0.00118
19452916
(+1138 from 1944)
10
(+4 from 1944)
0.00074
19444054
(-1014 from 1943)
6
(-4 from 1943)
0.00044
19433040
(-624 from 1942)
10
(-4 from 1942)
0.00070
19422416
(-397 from 1941)
14
(-3 from 1941)
0.00101
19412019
(+1484 from 1940)
17
(+10 from 1940)
0.00136
19403503
(-1203 from 1939)
7
(-6 from 1939)
0.00059
19392300
(-548 from 1938)
13
(-7 from 1938)
0.00115
19381752
(+2503 from 1937)
20
(+15 from 1937)
0.00175
19374255
(-1734 from 1936)
5
(-6 from 1936)
0.00045
19362521
(+635 from 1935)
11
(+3 from 1935)
0.00102
19353156
(-233 from 1934)
8
(-1 from 1934)
0.00074
19342923
(-55 from 1933)
9
No change from 1933
0.00083
19332868
(-831 from 1932)
9
(-7 from 1932)
0.00086
19322037
(+68 from 1931)
16
(+1 from 1931)
0.00145
19312105
(-171 from 1930)
15
(-3 from 1930)
0.00136
19301934
(+164 from 1929)
18
(+2 from 1929)
0.00154
19292098
(-360 from 1928)
16
(-7 from 1928)
0.00138
19281738
(+147 from 1927)
23
(+2 from 1927)
0.00192
19271885
(-113 from 1926)
21
(-2 from 1926)
0.00170
19261772
(-72 from 1925)
23
(-2 from 1925)
0.00187
19251700
(+111 from 1924)
25
(+2 from 1924)
0.00198
19241811
(-29 from 1923)
23
No change from 1923
0.00178
19231782
(-136 from 1922)
23
(-3 from 1922)
0.00184
19221646
(+22 from 1921)
26
No change from 1921
0.00208
19211668
(+148 from 1920)
26
(+4 from 1920)
0.00203
19201816
(-15 from 1919)
22
(+1 from 1919)
0.00177
19191801
(+408 from 1918)
21
(+5 from 1918)
0.00179
19182209
(-362 from 1917)
16
(-3 from 1917)
0.00133
19171847
(+102 from 1916)
19
(+2 from 1916)
0.00169
19161949
(+101 from 1915)
17
(+2 from 1915)
0.00157
19152050
(-447 from 1914)
15
(-2 from 1914)
0.00147
19141603
(-2 from 1913)
17
(+3 from 1913)
0.00213
19131601
(+243 from 1912)
14
(+4 from 1912)
0.00214
19121844
(+112 from 1911)
10
(+3 from 1911)
0.00170
19111956
(+442 from 1910)
7
(+2 from 1910)
0.00158
19102398
(-337 from 1907)
5
No change from 1907
0.00119
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19072061
(-334 from 1906)
5
(-1 from 1906)
0.00148
19061727
(+204 from 1905)
6
(+1 from 1905)
0.00191
19051931
(-537 from 1899)
5
(-1 from 1899)
0.00161
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18991394
(-181 from 1896)
6
(-2 from 1896)
0.00242
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18961213
(+125 from 1890)
8
(+3 from 1890)
0.00317
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18901338
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00248
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Dahlia

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1452021#1152022#1132023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3002021#2862022#2512023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4132021#3032022#2572023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2932021#3082022#3662023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2222021#2272022#2952023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4962021#3972022#3572023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2712021#1642022#2542023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1512021#1922022#1432023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3572021#3472022#2892023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4402021#4032022#2832023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3112021#3072022#3092023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2542021#2032022#2012023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2242021#1742022#1772023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3802021#5412022#3442023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5342021#3512022#2602023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4402021#3542022#3202023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#4642021#4102022#2872023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2692021#2602022#2342023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3722021#3652022#4922023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4022021#4452022#2722023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3672021#5662022#4412023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4372021#4772022#4032023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1922021#1232022#1192023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4292021#5672022#2852023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4722021#2962022#2392023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3252021#3522022#2502023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3712021#2402022#2182023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3942021#2522022#2162023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3992021#3162022#3202023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2042021#1392022#1582023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5952021#5222022#5762023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6212021#6982022#4362023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5202021#5282022#5212023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6782021#6842022#7242023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4412021#3092022#3202023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3232021#5052022#3072023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2882019#2852022#2912023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1632019#1162021#1052022

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2302013#1672014#1792016

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2112016#1642022#2002023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4392015#4842021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1422016#1802023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2612015#2202016

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2552021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2152012

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1982023

Popularity Rankings for Dahlia in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1422020#1442021#972022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#2602022#2342023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3282021#3382022#2542023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3032022#3422023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4232021#3382022#3682023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8342020#9052022#4042023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4462021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7242015#4582023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8382019#5822020#5092021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#6392020#8842021#6812022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Dahlia a Name for Boys or Girls?

Dahlia is a girl’s name. The association with the vibrant and elegant flower makes it a favored choice for naming girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Dahlia

Dahlia in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Dahlia Ravikovitch (Poet, 1936–2005): An Israeli poet and peace activist whose work has been influential in Hebrew literature.
  • Dahlia Lithwick (Journalist, born 1968): A Canadian-American legal journalist and senior editor at Slate.
  • Dahlia Adler (Author, born 1983): An American author and editor who writes contemporary young adult and new adult novels.
  • Dahlia Salem (Actress, born 1971): An American actress known for her roles in daytime soap operas and prime-time television.
  • Dahlia White (Chef, born 1985): A celebrated chef from Australia recognized for her innovative dishes and culinary shows.
  • Dahlia Williams (Politician, 1945–2010): A prominent Jamaican politician who played a significant role in her country's government.
  • Dahlia Jurgensen (Baker, born 1973): An American pastry chef and author of the memoir "Spiced."
  • Dahlia Hawthorne ("Ace Attorney," 2001 Video Game Series): A complex antagonist with a dark and twisted past.
  • "Dahlia" (2015 Film): A thriller that follows a woman named Dahlia entangled in a web of deceit and danger.
  • Dahlia Gillespie ("Silent Hill," 1999 Video Game Series): A mysterious cult leader in the eerie town of Silent Hill.
  • "The Black Dahlia" (2006 Film): A crime drama based on the infamous unsolved murder case of Elizabeth Short.
  • Dahlia ("Dahlia's Dreams," 2018 Novel): A story of a young girl named Dahlia who embarks on fantastical adventures in her dreams.
  • Dahlia ("Dahlia's Garden," 2014 Children's Book): Follows a girl named Dahlia as she discovers a magical garden.
  • Dahlia City (Punjab, India): A small town in the state of Punjab, known for its vibrant community and local markets.
  • Dahlia Street (San Francisco, California, USA): A residential street in San Francisco featuring charming Victorian homes.
  • Dahlia Park (Seoul, South Korea): A public park in Seoul, popular for its seasonal flower displays, especially dahlias.
  • Dahlia Avenue (Orlando, Florida, USA): A major road in Orlando, lined with businesses and residential areas.
  • Dahlia Reserve (Western Cape, South Africa): A nature reserve in the Western Cape, offering hiking trails and wildlife viewing.
  • Dahlia Court (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia): A residential cul-de-sac in Melbourne, known for its well-maintained gardens.
  • Dahlia Farm (Ohio, USA): A family-owned farm in Ohio, specializing in dahlia cultivation and seasonal events.

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