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Dahliah

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Pronounced DAH-lee-uh /ˈdɑː.li.ə/Medium

Meaning: Dahliah is an -h-ending spelling of Dahlia, the showy flower named for the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (his surname means 'valley'). A pretty floral name.Low

In 30 seconds: A floral name: Dahliah is a spelling of Dahlia, the bright bloom (said 'DAH-lee-uh'). Pretty and soft.
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Origin LowEnglish, Swedish
MeaningDahliah is an -h-ending spelling of Dahlia, the showy flower named for the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (his surname means 'valley'). A pretty floral name.
U.S. rank (2018)#16240 ↘ Falling
2018 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720112018

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dahliah is a spelling of Dahlia, the garden flower named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. The added -h gives it a soft, personal flourish. It reads floral, pretty, and gentle (said 'DAH-lee-uh').

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

Did you know? Dahliah is a spelling of Dahlia — the vivid flower named for botanist Anders Dahl, whose surname means 'valley' — dressed with a final -h (said 'DAH-lee-uh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Dahliah — form of Dahlia; flower named for Anders Dahl

Variations

DahliaDaliaDahila

Nicknames

DahliLia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dahliah mean?

Dahliah is a form of Dahlia, the flower named for botanist Anders Dahl, whose surname means 'valley.'

How do you pronounce Dahliah?

It's said DAH-lee-uh /ˈdɑː.li.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dahliah a boy or girl name?

Dahliah is a girl's name.

How popular is Dahliah?

Dahliah is rare for girls in the U.S. — a modern floral spelling.

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