Find out how popular the first name Dahliana has been for the last 8 years (from 2015 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Dahliana by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Dahliana is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Dahliana.

The history of the first name Dahliana

The name Dahliana is a relatively modern name that appears to have been derived from the word "dahlia," which is a type of flower. The dahlia flower is native to Mexico and was named after the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, who first described the plant in the late 18th century.

While the name Dahliana itself is not an ancient name, it seems to have been inspired by the botanical origins of the word "dahlia." The name likely emerged in the 19th or early 20th century as a feminine given name, possibly as a way to honor or reference the beauty of the dahlia flower.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dahliana can be found in the 1887 novel "A Modern Telemachus" by American writer Amanda M. Douglas, where a character bears the name. However, it is difficult to determine if this was the first recorded use of the name or if it had already been in use before that time.

Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals with the first name Dahliana. One example is Dahliana Aziza Rahmah, an Indonesian actress and model born in 1992. Another is Dahliana Aziz, a Malaysian politician and member of the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) in Malaysia.

In the world of literature, Dahliana Noor is a contemporary Malaysian author and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity and culture. Additionally, Dahliana Priscilla Purba is an Indonesian singer and songwriter who has released several albums since the early 2000s.

While not a widely common name, Dahliana has been used throughout various parts of the world, particularly in regions with connections to the dahlia flower or its botanical origins, such as Mexico, Indonesia, and Malaysia. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name, with its usage likely being inspired by the beauty and symbolism associated with the dahlia flower.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Dahliana was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Dahliana, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!