Dahlia
Dahlia first appears in US records in 1890. It peaked in 2025, when 1,420 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,420.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Dahlia popular?
Near its peak Dahlia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 6,996 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,012 | |
| 2000s | 2,428 | |
| 1990s | 839 | |
| 1980s | 390 | |
| 1970s | 442 | |
| 1960s | 307 | |
| 1950s | 266 | |
| 1940s | 151 | |
| 1930s | 124 | |
| 1920s | 228 | |
| 1910s | 141 | |
| 1900s | 16 | |
| 1890s | 19 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Dahlia mean?
IS a bloom word, but the flower is named after a person: the dahlia was named for 18th-century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (whose surname means 'valley'). So the name means 'dahlia flower' through the flower, not through a floral root word.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dahlia mean?
Dahlia means Dahlia flower. IS a bloom word, but the flower is named after a person: the dahlia was named for 18th-century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (whose surname means 'valley'). So the name means 'dahlia flower' through the flower, not through a floral root word.
What is the origin of the name Dahlia?
Dahlia is of scandinavian origin.
How do you pronounce Dahlia?
Dahlia is pronounced “DAL-yuh.”
Is Dahlia a boy or a girl name?
Dahlia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Dahlia a popular name right now?
Dahlia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Dahlia?
In 2025, Dahlia ranked #215 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Dahlia most popular?
Dahlia was most popular in 2025, when about 1,420 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Dahlia?
Names similar to Dahlia include Annika.
What names go well with Dahlia?
scandinavian names that pair well with Dahlia include Annika.