Dahlia Girl
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
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.
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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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 250 | |
| TX | 141 | |
| NY | 78 | |
| FL | 64 | |
| OH | 49 | |
| IL | 46 | |
| PA | 36 | |
| NJ | 35 | |
| WA | 33 | |
| GA | 32 | |
| CO | 31 | |
| AZ | 30 | |
| NC | 30 | |
| IN | 28 | |
| VA | 28 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1914 | 17 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 19 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 21 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 26 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1923 | 23 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 25 |
| 1926 | 23 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1928 | 23 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 20 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 28 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 32 |
| 1951 | 21 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1953 | 31 |
| 1954 | 42 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 27 |
| 1959 | 26 |
| 1960 | 37 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 35 |
| 1963 | 28 |
| 1964 | 28 |
| 1965 | 24 |
| 1966 | 36 |
| 1967 | 28 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1969 | 38 |
| 1970 | 46 |
| 1971 | 42 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 42 |
| 1974 | 35 |
| 1975 | 41 |
| 1976 | 49 |
| 1977 | 59 |
| 1978 | 39 |
| 1979 | 55 |
| 1980 | 49 |
| 1981 | 39 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1983 | 36 |
| 1984 | 36 |
| 1985 | 44 |
| 1986 | 36 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 40 |
| 1989 | 48 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 54 |
| 1993 | 44 |
| 1994 | 83 |
| 1995 | 70 |
| 1996 | 105 |
| 1997 | 124 |
| 1998 | 144 |
| 1999 | 128 |
| 2000 | 137 |
| 2001 | 131 |
| 2002 | 160 |
| 2003 | 177 |
| 2004 | 170 |
| 2005 | 192 |
| 2006 | 263 |
| 2007 | 356 |
| 2008 | 397 |
| 2009 | 445 |
| 2010 | 451 |
| 2011 | 538 |
| 2012 | 579 |
| 2013 | 695 |
| 2014 | 721 |
| 2015 | 777 |
| 2016 | 853 |
| 2017 | 797 |
| 2018 | 752 |
| 2019 | 848 |
| 2020 | 872 |
| 2021 | 1,038 |
| 2022 | 1,133 |
| 2023 | 1,226 |
| 2024 | 1,300 |