What is the origin of the name Dahlila?

Dahlila is a name of Swedish origin.

How popular is the name Dahlila?

Dahlila is currently ranked #10433 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Dahlila?

Dahlila is pronounced dah-LEE-lah.

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GirlSwedish

Dahlila

dah-LEE-lah

Popularity

#10433

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Swedish

Total Births

293

Peak Year

#35 in 2008

First Recorded

1998

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Variant of Dahlia, a flower name derived from the surname of Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.

Nickname Watch

Dahli Lila Lilah

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Dahli Lila Lilah

Spelling Variations

Dahlia Dalila

Similar Names

Delilah Liliana Magnolia Viola

Personality Traits

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