Meaning: Its source is a Scandinavian expression meaning "The dahlia flower."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English and Spanish.

Alternative Spellings: Dalia and Daliah

Popularity: The name Dahlia ranked 2344th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Narrative: This flower was named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (1751-89).