Dahlia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Dahlia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Dahlia?
Dahlia is spelled D-A-H-L-I-A. The name has 6 letters.
Dahlia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Dahlia is derived from the dahlia flower, which was named in honor of the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.
- Origin
- Dahlia may derive from the name of the dahlia flower, which was named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl in the 18th century.
- Pronunciation
- DAH-lee-uh · 3 syllables
Dahlia Popularity in 2025
Rank#215
Recorded Births1,420
- Girls usage rose 26 places to #215 and recorded 116 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Dahlia Mean?
Dahlia is derived from the dahlia flower, which was named in honor of the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.
Origin: Dahlia may derive from the name of the dahlia flower, which was named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl in the 18th century.
How Do You Pronounce Dahlia?
PronunciationDAH-lee-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Dahlia?
- History
- The use of Dahlia as a given name is linked to the naming of the dahlia flower and has been adopted in various cultures in the modern era.
Dahlia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,420 | #215 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,304 | #241 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,228 | #253 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,133 | #279 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,038 | #310 |
| 2020 | Girls | 873 | #354 |
| 2019 | Girls | 848 | #372 |
| 2018 | Girls | 752 | #412 |
| 2017 | Girls | 797 | #392 |
| 2016 | Girls | 853 | #386 |
| 2015 | Girls | 778 | #412 |
| 2014 | Girls | 721 | #445 |
| 2013 | Girls | 695 | #440 |
| 2012 | Girls | 579 | #523 |
| 2011 | Girls | 538 | #539 |
| 2010 | Girls | 451 | #650 |
| 2009 | Girls | 445 | #661 |
| 2008 | Girls | 397 | #747 |
| 2007 | Girls | 356 | #803 |
| 2006 | Girls | 263 | #988 |
| 2005 | Girls | 192 | #1,191 |
| 2004 | Girls | 170 | #1,264 |
| 2003 | Girls | 177 | #1,203 |
| 2002 | Girls | 160 | #1,243 |
When Was Dahlia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
1,420 recorded births
National rank #215
2024 · Girls
1,304 recorded births
National rank #241
2023 · Girls
1,228 recorded births
National rank #253
2022 · Girls
1,133 recorded births
National rank #279
Where Dahlia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #108 | 20 |
| HI | #114 | 7 |
| OR | #115 | 29 |
| RI | #120 | 7 |
| CA | #128 | 237 |
| ID | #142 | 14 |
| AZ | #144 | 43 |
| DC | #150 | 5 |