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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dahlia — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Dahlani|Dahliana
EnglishGirl→ Stable

Dahlia

DAH-lee-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#240
→ Stable
#240
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 45
Peak rank
#240 in 2024
5yr change
+13 ranks
Birth frequency
3.6 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #240 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Dahlia

Popularity score: 45  ·  SSA Rank: #240

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+13 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureFloralGirl3-syllableSwedish RootModernRisingBotanicalElegantContemporary
Character
elegant sophisticationgraceful resiliencevibrant creativityinner strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Dahlias

talentedexpressiveprofessionalversatileanalytical
STRONG
High confidence

Dahlia is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #240 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +13 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#240 · niche
Dahlia at a Glance
Meaning:Named after the dahlia flower, which was named after 18th-century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. The flower symbolizes elegance, dignity, and creativity.
Language root:Swedish · Modern European
Peak rank:#240 in 2024
5yr change:+13 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Dahlia Lithwick
Legal analyst and journalist
Dahlia Lavi
Actress
Similar Sound
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dahlia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Dahlia illustration
Name Intelligence
Dahlia · Overview
Summary

Dahlia is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #240 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 10/100 → Stable

Strengths
Nature · Modern character
Dahlia carries a ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
dahlia.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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