Dahlia

Female

Meaning

From the valley

Origin

Norse

Pronunciation

/ˈdeɪliə/

Traits associated with the name Dahlia:

Dogs named Dahlia tend to be loving, loyal, affectionate, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, intelligence, and beauty.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Dahlia?

Naming your dog Dahlia suggests that you have an appreciation for beauty and nature. It also suggests that you are creative and have a unique sense of style.

Is Dahlia a good dog name?

Dahlia has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Dahlia isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

893
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,575
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Dahlia is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dahlia was, in the past month, the 372nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Dahlia is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Dahlia was viewed 33 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Dahlia's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Dahlia is most adored in Rhode Island, Oklahoma and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Tennessee, Colorado and Alabama.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Dahlia.

Most popular breeds named Dahlia:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. American Pitbull Terrier
  4. Whippet
  5. Schipperke

Dahlia is found in these categories:

scandinavian dog names
scandinavian

Named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, honoring his contributions.

flower dog names
flower

Dahlia is a popular botanical term often used for naming pets.

british dog names
british

Named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl by British botanist Nicholas Joseph.

Dog names like Dahlia:

Day's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.
Gift
Gift of God.
The goddess of hunting in roman mythology
God Has Judged
New day
Dahlia dog name meaning

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(Illinois, United States)
Beautiful! My dog is Dahlia, an Alaskan Malamute. Suits her perfectly & is such a unique & feminine name for my girl! 😊💕
May 15, 2022

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