Rising since 1996, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Dhalia since 1994
Babies named Dhalia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dhalia's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Dhalia is a modern spelling variant of the flower name Dahlia, which first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994. Since 1996 it has been on a rising trajectory, with its peak popularity occurring in 2023. As of 2025, the name ranked 8,362, with roughly 1 in 133,939 baby girls receiving the name. The variant likely emerged from a desire to simplify or Americanize the spelling of Dahlia, which itself was coined in the 18th century from the surname of botanist Anders Dahl. Unlike many floral names, Dhalia has not yet appeared in any state-level top rankings, suggesting its use remains scattered but growing. Parents drawn to botanical names may appreciate the softer sound and alternative spelling.
Dhalia is a modern spelling variant of the flower name Dahlia, which was coined in 1791 by botanist Antonio José Cavanilles in honor of Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. The flower itself is native to Mexico and Central America. The variant spelling with 'h' likely emerged as an Anglicized or simplified form in the late 20th century.
“Dhalia” around the world
Where Dhalia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lia, Dolly, Dee, Dahl
Sibling names for Dhalia
Names that share Dhalia's style, for a brother or sister.
