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Dahila

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Pronounced dah-LEE-uh /dɑːˈliː.ə/Medium

Meaning: Dahila reads as a spelling of Dahlia, the showy flower named for the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (his surname means 'valley'). The letter order is a modern variant; noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A floral name: Dahila echoes Dahlia, the bright flower (said 'dah-LEE-uh'). Pretty, though its spelling route is noted.
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Origin LowEnglish, Swedish
MeaningDahila reads as a spelling of Dahlia, the showy flower named for the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (his surname means 'valley'). The letter order is a modern variant; noted honestly.
U.S. rank (2022)#15838
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Dahila reads as a variant of Dahlia, the vivid garden flower named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. The rearranged letters give a fresh look, a choice we note honestly. It reads floral, pretty, and soft (said 'dah-LEE-uh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, floral, and pretty.

Did you know? Dahila reads as a spelling of Dahlia — the flower named for botanist Anders Dahl, whose surname means 'valley' — a modern letter-order variant, noted honestly (said 'dah-LEE-uh').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Dahila — form of Dahlia; flower named for Anders Dahl

Variations

DahliaDaliaDahliah

Nicknames

DahiLia

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If you like Dahila…

Dahlia— the flower name it echoes
Dalia— a like spelling of the same
Delia— a like soft floral-sounding name
Thalia— a like flowing -lia name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dahila mean?

Dahila reads as a form of Dahlia, the flower named for botanist Anders Dahl (whose surname means 'valley'); the spelling is a modern variant, noted honestly.

How do you pronounce Dahila?

It's said dah-LEE-uh /dɑːˈliː.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dahila a boy or girl name?

Dahila is a girl's name.

How popular is Dahila?

Dahila is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging spelling.

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