| Meaning | flower |
| Origin | German, Scandinavian |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Dahl-ia |
About Dahlia
This elegant floral name carries an air of sophisticated beauty and natural grace. Parents drawn to Dahlia often appreciate its botanical connection while valuing its soft, melodic sound. The name presents a wonderful balance—distinctive enough to stand out in a classroom yet familiar enough to feel accessible. Dahlia suits a child who might grow into someone creative and expressive, with an appreciation for life's aesthetic pleasures. The name's gentle rhythm makes it easy to call across a playground, while its refined quality ensures it transitions beautifully into adulthood. Whether paired with traditional or modern middle names, Dahlia maintains its distinctive character without overwhelming a name combination. It's particularly appealing to families seeking something beyond the top-ten lists while avoiding overly unusual territory.
Nicknames for Dahlia
| Dolly |
| Dahl |
| Lia |
| Dally |
| Doll |
Famous People Named Dahlia
| Dahlia Satalova | Czech opera singer |
| Dahlia Shazwanie | Malaysian actress |
| Dahlia Shahar | Israeli politician |
| Dahlia Yehia | Egyptian swimmer |
| Dahlia Elsayed | American artist and writer |
| Dahlia Bazzaz | Iraqi-American journalist |
| Dahlia Kholaif | Egyptian athlete |
| Dahlia Salem | American actress |
| Dahlia Thomas | Jamaican track and field athlete |
| Dahlia Lithwick | American journalist |
| Dahlia Dahm | American model and actress |
| Dahlia Al-Janabi | Iraqi archaeologist |
| Dahlia Schiller | British composer and musicologist |
| Dahlia Wasfi | American activist and physician |
| Dahlia Ravikovitch | Israeli poet and translator |
Characters Named Dahlia
| Dahlia Malloy | Character from the TV series "The Riches" |
| Dahlia Moss | Character from the book series "The Unfortunate Decisions of Dahlia Moss" by Max Wirestone |
| Dahlia Wayne | Character from the DC Comics universe |
| Dahlia Lavi | Character from the movie "Casino Royale" |
| Dahlia Gillespie | Character from the video game "Silent Hill" |
| Dahlia Clancy | Character from the TV series "The Clancys of Queens" |
| Dahlia Bickerstaff | Character from the movie "Death at a Funeral" |
| Dahlia Amari | Character from the TV series "The Expanse" |
| Dahlia Hainsworth | Character from the TV series "Misfits" |
| Dahlia Heyman | Character from the movie "Beautiful Creatures" |
| Dahlia Sinclaire | Character from the book series "The School for Good and Evil" by Soman Chainani |
| Dahlia Iyengar | Character from the book "The Star-Touched Queen" by Roshani Chokshi |
| Dahlia Feldman | Character from the TV series "Orphan Black" |
| Dahlia Dwimmerlaik | Character from the book series "Skulduggery Pleasant" by Derek Landy |
| Dahlia Hawthorne | Character from the video game series "Phoenix Wright - Ace Attorney" |
| Dahlia Crede | Character from the book "The Supernaturalist" by Eoin Colfer |
| Dahlia Lynley-Chivers | Character from the TV series "The Bill" |