Dahlia Girl

Popularity: #226 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAL-yuh / /ˈdɑːliə/

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: 'gentle' or 'delicate'; Arabic: 'flower'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dahlia is derived from the flower of the same name, which was named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. In various cultures, dahlias symbolize elegance and dignity. The flower is native to Mexico and has been cultivated since the pre-Columbian era. The name has gained popularity in the English-speaking world, particularly in the 20th century.

Trend Summary

Dahlia has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Similar Names

DeliaDaliaDaraDaraeDahlDahlie

Variants

  • Dalia
  • Dahliah

International Variants

  • Dahlia (English)
  • Dalia (Spanish)
  • Dahlia (Arabic)

Famous people named Dahlia

Dahlia Lithwick is a Canadian-American lawyer and journalist known for her legal commentary and analysis.

Dahlia Ravikovitch was an Israeli poet and translator, recognized for her contributions to Hebrew literature.

Dahlia Salem is an American actress known for her roles in television series such as 'General Hospital'.

Dahlia M. is a popular social media influencer and content creator focusing on lifestyle and beauty.

Fictional characters named Dahlia

Dahlia Hawthorne is a character in the 'Ace Attorney' video game series, known for her complex personality and role in the storyline.

Dahlia is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for her quirky and humorous traits.

Sibling Suggestions

DelilahDaphneDariaDemiDaisyDanaDahliana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dahlia was first seen in the United States in 1890. Dahlia has ranked as high as #457 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Dahlia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dahlia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 250
20%
TX 141
11%
NY 78
6%
FL 64
5%
OH 49
4%
IL 46
4%
PA 36
3%
NJ 35
3%
WA 33
3%
GA 32
3%
CO 31
3%
AZ 30
2%
NC 30
2%
IN 28
2%
VA 28
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18905
18968
18996
19055
19066
19075
19105
19117
191210
191314
191417
191515
191617
191719
191816
191921
192022
192126
192226
192323
192423
192525
192623
192721
192823
192916
193018
193115
193216
19339
19349
19358
193611
19375
193820
193913
19407
194117
194214
194310
19446
194510
194619
194719
194828
194921
195032
195121
195226
195331
195442
195518
195623
195720
195827
195926
196037
196124
196235
196328
196428
196524
196636
196728
196829
196938
197046
197142
197234
197342
197435
197541
197649
197759
197839
197955
198049
198139
198233
198336
198436
198544
198636
198729
198840
198948
199041
199146
199254
199344
199483
199570
1996105
1997124
1998144
1999128
2000137
2001131
2002160
2003177
2004170
2005192
2006263
2007356
2008397
2009445
2010451
2011538
2012579
2013695
2014721
2015777
2016853
2017797
2018752
2019848
2020872
20211,038
20221,133
20231,226
20241,300