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The baby name Dahlya is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɑːliə/ (DAH-lee-uh) or /ˈdɑːljə/ (DAHL-yah).

Dahlya is Swedish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Swedish
Pronunciation: /ˈdɑːliə/ (DAH-lee-uh) or /ˈdɑːljə/ (DAHL-yah)

What is the meaning of the name Dahlya ?

The baby name Dahlya is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɑːliə/ (DAH-lee-uh) or /ˈdɑːljə/ (DAHL-yah).

Dahlya is Swedish in Origin.

Dahlya is a modern respelling of Dahlia, the flower name coined from the botanical genus honoring Swedish botanist Anders Dahl (whose surname means “valley” from Old Norse dalr). As a given name it therefore carries the floral sense - dahlia - often associated with elegance, inner strength, and lasting commitment in Victorian floriography; by etymological echo it can also suggest “valley.”

Adopted in English-speaking countries from the 19th century during the fashion for nature names, Dahlia enjoyed modest use through the 20th century and has risen again in the 2000s with the revival of botanicals. The Dahlya spelling appears in late-20th-century records as a phonetic twist and sometimes as a bridge to Dalia/Dalya in Hebrew and Arabic circles (where meanings differ). Related forms and variants include Dahlia (standard), Dalia, Daliya/Dalya, Daylia, and Dhalia; diminutives include Dali, Lia, and Dolly.

Dahlya has the following similar or variant Names

Dahlya – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Canada Girls 2024 #281 5 2,795
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
France Girls 2021 #399 7 3,185
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
United States Girls 2024 #912 5 8,487
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,067 6 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130

Dahlya is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
Canada
CM
DZ

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People also ask about Dahlya

Dahlya is predominantly a girl's name.
Dahlya is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdɑːliə/ (DAH-lee-uh) or /ˈdɑːljə/ (DAHL-yah).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dahlia, Dalia, Daliya, Dahliah, Dahliya and Dalya.
Across languages, Dahlya has these equivalents: Dalia (Arabic/Hebrew variant), Dalja (Slavic form).
Yes — Dahlya ranked #281 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Dahlya ranks highest in Canada (#281 in 2024).
Dahlya's popularity is rising. It moved from #918 in 2015 to #912 in 2024 in United States.