Dahlia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced DAL-yuh · 2 syllables
From the flower dahlia in the 19th century.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- DAL-yuh
- US rank (2025)
- #215
- US babies a year
- about 1,225 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Nature
How popular is Dahlia?
Dahlia was the #215 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,420 babies. It’s rising: up 85% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #215 |
| England & Wales | #582 |
| Scotland | #992 |
| France | #497 |
| Canada | #192 |
| Australia | #288 |
How old are people named Dahlia?
Half of US adults named Dahlia are older than 27; most are between 18 and 71. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Dahlia
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Nathalia
- Melania
- Hadley
- Willow
- Elora
- Serene
- Romina
- Juliana
- Guinevere
- Meadow
- Adelyn
- Natalia
- Livia
- Analia
- Kaia
- Kinsley
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Questions about Dahlia
How do you pronounce Dahlia?
Dahlia is pronounced DAL-yuh.
How popular is the name Dahlia?
Dahlia was the #215 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,420 babies. It’s rising: up 85% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Dahlia?
Half of US adults named Dahlia are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 71.