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Dahlia: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

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What does Dahlia mean?

Dahlia is a Swedish girl's name meaning “valley”.

This Swedish name has been cherished by parents seeking Scandinavian and Norse heritage.

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Origin & History

Dahlia embodies the strength and resilience of Nordic heritage, drawing from the ancient Norse sagas and Scandinavian traditions. Nordic names often reflect nature, mythology, and the warrior spirit of Viking age culture, offering both beauty and formidable character.

Numerology of Dahlia

Pythagorean Number

8

The Achiever

Key Traits

Ambitious, powerful, successful

Ruling Planet

♄Saturn

Planetary Traits

Discipline, karma, structure

Names with numerology number 8 pair well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8. Check compatibility with your due date

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The letters of Dahlia

6 letters: 3 vowels, 3 consonants.

  1. D4
  2. A1
  3. H8
  4. L3
  5. I9
  6. A1

Vowels (shaded): A, I, A.

Expression

8

The Powerhouse

all letters

4 + 1 + 8 + 3 + 9 + 1 = 26 → 8

Soul Urge

11

Enlightenment

vowels

1 + 9 + 1 = 11

Personality

6

Nurturing

consonants

4 + 8 + 3 = 15 → 6

Popularity of Dahlia

Current Rank

#215

Peak Year

2024

Total Births

17,931

Dahlia is a trending modern name, peaking in 2024.

Dahlia in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#215

on the 2025 girls' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #210Myla
  2. #211Aitana
  3. #212Zara
  4. #214Lennon
  5. #215Dahlia
  6. #216Selah
  7. #217Saylor
  8. #218Elianna
  9. #220River

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Names that share Dahlia's numbers

Dahlia: Expression 8, Soul Urge 11, Personality 6.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dahlia mean?
Dahlia is a Swedish name meaning "valley." It belongs to the Nordic family of names, carrying Scandinavian and Norse heritage.
What is the numerology number for Dahlia?
In Pythagorean numerology, Dahlia has the number 8, known as The Achiever. Key traits include: Ambitious, powerful, successful. This number is ruled by Saturn, the planet of discipline, karma, structure.
Is Dahlia a popular baby name?
Dahlia is a unique choice that stands out from common names.
What origin is the name Dahlia?
Dahlia is a Swedish name from the Nordic tradition. Dahlia embodies the strength and resilience of Nordic heritage, drawing from the ancient Norse sagas and Scandinavian traditions. Nordic names often reflect nature, mythology, and the warrior spirit of Viking age culture, offering both beauty and formidable character.
Is Dahlia compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Dahlia (Number 8) pairs well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Dahlia.

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