What origin is the name Dahlia?

Dahlia comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Dahlia a popular name?

Dahlia is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Dahlia?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Dahlia — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Dahlia

Q: Is Dahlia a rare name?

Yes. Dahlia does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dahlia

Dahlia

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Dahlia is a greek girl's name meaning "This name refers to the vibrant flower which was named in honor of the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. It is of Greek and Scandinavian influence.".

With greek roots, Dahlia is a girl name that means "This name refers to the vibrant flower which was named in honor of the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. It is of Greek and Scandinavian influence.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name refers to the vibrant flower which was named in honor of the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. It is of Greek and Scandinavian influence.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Dahlia

Very rare in US records

What does Dahlia mean?

Dahlia is a girl name of greek origin meaning "This name refers to the vibrant flower which was named in honor of the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. It is of Greek and Scandinavian influence.".

Is Dahlia a rare name?

Yes. Dahlia does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Dahlia

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Dahlia means "This name refers to the vibrant flower which was named in honor of the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. It is of Greek and Scandinavian influence." — these names share that spirit.