Dalila
Girl name · #1528 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Dalila? In official American birth records, Dalila has been tracked continuously since 1944, giving it 81 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 139 baby girls were named Dalila, placing it at #1528 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1622, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,950 girls born in 2025 was named Dalila.
Babies named Dalila per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 81-year story
Dalila first appears in the Social Security records in 1944, when 7 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 207 girls were named Dalila — good for #1207 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Dalila against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Dalila in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Dalila is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Dalila will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Dalila is most common
State-level data for Dalila is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Dalila
Statistically, parents drawn to Dalila tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Delila, Keila, Baila, Neila, and Naila.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Dalila | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 139 | #1525 |
| 2024 | 172 | #1331 |
| 2023 | 165 | #1361 |
| 2022 | 124 | #1684 |
| 2021 | 101 | #1943 |
| 2020 | 122 | #1678 |
| 2019 | 110 | #1844 |
| 2018 | 147 | #1488 |
| 2017 | 89 | #2144 |
| 2016 | 137 | #1605 |
| 2015 | 132 | #1622 |
| 2014 | 153 | #1464 |
| 2013 | 177 | #1321 |
| 2012 | 140 | #1559 |
| 2011 | 143 | #1531 |
| 2010 | 157 | #1443 |
| 2009 | 207 | #1207 |
| 2008 | 206 | #1227 |
| 2007 | 173 | #1387 |
| 2006 | 180 | #1299 |
| 2005 | 158 | #1367 |
| 2004 | 149 | #1397 |
| 2003 | 125 | #1542 |
| 2002 | 114 | #1624 |
| 2001 | 107 | #1686 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Dalila?
In official American birth records, the name Dalila first appeared in 1944 (over 81 years ago), when 7 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 81 years.
Is Dalila a popular girl name?
Dalila ranked #1528 among girls in 2025 with 139 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1622.
When was the name Dalila most popular?
Dalila peaked in 2009, when 207 American girls received the name (ranked #1207 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Dalila?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,950 newborn American girls was named Dalila. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.