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Dhalia

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How to Pronounce Dhalia

Pronounced DAHL-yah /ˈdɑl.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Dahlia, the flower named for the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (Dahl means 'valley'); a botanical nameLow

In 30 seconds: The dahlia flower: Dhalia is a spelling of Dahlia. Warm and lyrical (said 'DAHL-yah').
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Origin LowSwedish, Modern coinage
MeaningA spelling of Dahlia, the flower named for the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (Dahl means 'valley'); a botanical name
U.S. rank (2025)#8497 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 289
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319942025

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

Dhalia is a spelling of Dahlia, the flower named for the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (Dahl means 'valley'). A botanical name (said 'DAHL-yah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a spelling of Dahlia. Rare, a flower-name, and lyrical.

Did you know? Dhalia is a spelling of Dahlia, the flower named for the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl ('valley') — a botanical name — a lyrical choice (said 'DAHL-yah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Dhalia — Swedish; spelling of Dahlia

Variations

DahliaDalia

Nicknames

Lia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dhalia mean?

Dhalia is a spelling of Dahlia, the flower named for the botanist Anders Dahl ('valley').

How do you pronounce Dhalia?

It's said DAHL-yah /ˈdɑl.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dhalia a boy or girl name?

Dhalia is a girl's name.

How popular is Dhalia?

Dhalia is a very rare name in the U.S.

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