Dahlia

Meaning of Dahlia

The name Dahlia comes from a flower. It's named after the beautiful Dahlia flower, known for its vibrant colors and intricate petals.

Dahlia has Swedish roots — browse every Swedish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dahlia

Dahlia is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #215 in 2025 from #990 in 2006.

Notable people named Dahlia

• Dahlia Lithwick
  Canadian legal journalist
• Dahlia Mogahed
  American Muslim scholar
• Dahlia Hassan
  Egyptian actress and singer
• Dahlia Kafi
  Moroccan track and field athlete
• Dahlia Grynszpan
  Argentine dancer and choreographer

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Questions about the name Dahlia

What does the name Dahlia mean?

Dahlia means the name dahlia comes from a flower. it's named after the beautiful dahlia flower, known for its vibrant colors and intricate petals, and it comes from Swedish origins.

Is Dahlia a boy's or a girl's name?

Dahlia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dahlia?

In 2025, Dahlia ranked #215 for girls, up from #240 the year before.

When was Dahlia most popular?

Dahlia peaked at #215 in 2025.