Dahlia
Girl name · 74 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Dahlia: 74 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 13 births in 2024.
The name Dahlia comes directly from the flower, which was named in honour of Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. The surname Dahl itself means "valley" in Swedish, giving the name a gentle, nature-rooted feel. While not abundant, notable bearers include Israeli poet Dahlia Ravikovitch, whose work earned international acclaim, and American legal journalist Dahlia Lithwick. Place connections are less direct, but the name shares its etymological root with numerous Swedish places containing "dahl" or "dal" for valley. It’s worth noting that Dahlia is often considered a Victorian-era flower name, along with Lily and Rose, and saw a steady rise
Girl 12 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202413 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #30111 babies
- Total births
- 74since 2012
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 178%vs prior 5y