Amelia vs Dahlia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dahlia

Girl #240 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flower named for botanist Anders Dahl"

Origin: Swedish/Neo-Latin botanical

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#240
Total SSA Count
1,300
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dal, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dahlia Rank #240

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #240 for Dahlia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Dahlia ___

  • Dahlia Rose
  • Dahlia Violet
  • Dahlia Pearl
  • Dahlia Elise
  • Dahlia Mae
  • Dahlia Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amelia

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If you choose Dahlia

Iris Violet Magnolia Jasper Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dahlia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dahlia at #240 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dahlia mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dahlia means "flower named for botanist Anders Dahl" (Swedish/Neo-Latin botanical origin).

Are Amelia and Dahlia boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Dahlia is primarily a girl name.

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