Dahlia vs Lana

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

Dahlia Rank #240
Lana Rank #374

Dahlia is more popular, ranked #240 vs #374 for Lana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dahlia ___

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

Lana ___

  • Lana Rose
  • Lana Marie
  • Lana Grace
  • Lana Pearl
  • Lana Elizabeth
  • Lana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dahlia

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If you choose Lana

Nora Eva Vera Cole Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dahlia or Lana more popular?

Dahlia is more popular, ranked #240 compared to Lana at #374 in the United States.

What do Dahlia and Lana mean?

Dahlia means "flower named for botanist Anders Dahl" (Swedish/Neo-Latin botanical origin). Lana means "light" (Slavic origin).

Are Dahlia and Lana boy or girl names?

Dahlia is primarily a girl name. Lana is primarily a girl name.

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