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Dahia

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Pronounced dah-EE-uh /dɑˈiː.ə/Medium

Meaning: Most often linked to Dihya (Kahina), the seventh-century Berber warrior queen of North Africa, whose name is variously explained; it may also be read as an Arabic name or as a spelling of Dahlia. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A name that echoes Dihya, the Berber warrior queen of North Africa (said 'dah-EE-uh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowBerber, Arabic
MeaningMost often linked to Dihya (Kahina), the seventh-century Berber warrior queen of North Africa, whose name is variously explained; it may also be read as an Arabic name or as a spelling of Dahlia. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13820 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Dahia is most often connected to Dihya, the Berber queen of the Aures known also as al-Kahina, who led resistance in seventh-century North Africa. It can also be read as an Arabic name or as a variant of Dahlia. No single route is settled, which we note. Strong and unusual (said 'dah-EE-uh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, storied, and North African at root.

Did you know? Dihya — the queen Dahia recalls — led Berber resistance in North Africa in the seventh century and is remembered as a formidable ruler; the name's routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'dah-EE-uh').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Dahia — Berber queen Dihya (al-Kahina); Arabic/Dahlia readings; routes uncertain

Variations

DihyaDahliaDahyia

Nicknames

DahiDia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dahia mean?

Dahia is most often linked to Dihya, the Berber queen of North Africa; it may also be Arabic or a Dahlia variant. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dahia?

It's said dah-EE-uh /dɑˈiː.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Dahia a boy or girl name?

Dahia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Dahia?

Dahia is very rare in the U.S.

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