Dahlia: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Named for the stunning flower discovered by Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, exotic and elegant.
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #159
- Peak
- #159 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dahlia Means
Dahlia is a girl name of Scandinavian origin. Named for the stunning flower discovered by Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, exotic and elegant.
How Popular Dahlia Is
Dahlia currently ranks #159 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #159 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Dahlia
- The dahlia flower is native to Mexico and Central America.
- Named after the 18th-century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.
- The Black Dahlia case is one of the most famous unsolved mysteries in LA history.
Names Like Dahlia
Other Scandinavian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Dahlia
Scandinavian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Dahlia.
Questions About Dahlia
What does Dahlia mean?
Dahlia is a girl name of Scandinavian origin. Named for the stunning flower discovered by Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, exotic and elegant.
How popular is Dahlia?
Dahlia currently ranks #159 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #159 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Dahlia come from?
Dahlia comes from Scandinavian roots. The dahlia flower is native to Mexico and Central America.
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