Dalila
Every Dalila since 1944 — 6,042 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dalila
Dalila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,528 in 2025 with 139 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1944, 6,042 American babies have been named Dalila. Its peak came in 2009, when 207 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dalila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dalila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 139 | #1,528 |
| 2024 | 172 | #1,331 |
| 2023 | 165 | #1,363 |
| 2022 | 124 | #1,686 |
| 2021 | 101 | #1,946 |
| 2020 | 122 | #1,680 |
| 2019 | 110 | #1,844 |
| 2018 | 147 | #1,488 |
| 2017 | 89 | #2,147 |
| 2016 | 137 | #1,605 |
| 2015 | 132 | #1,625 |
| 2014 | 153 | #1,466 |
| 2013 | 177 | #1,325 |
| 2012 | 140 | #1,559 |
| 2011 | 143 | #1,532 |
| 2010 | 157 | #1,447 |
| 2009 | 207 | #1,209 |
| 2008 | 206 | #1,228 |
| 2007 | 173 | #1,390 |
| 2006 | 180 | #1,300 |
| 2005 | 158 | #1,369 |
| 2004 | 149 | #1,397 |
| 2003 | 125 | #1,544 |
| 2002 | 114 | #1,628 |
| 2001 | 107 | #1,689 |
| 2000 | 106 | #1,663 |
| 1995 | 76 | #1,853 |
| 1990 | 81 | #1,783 |
| 1985 | 65 | #1,742 |
| 1980 | 63 | #1,751 |
| 1975 | 69 | #1,482 |
| 1970 | 37 | #2,171 |
| 1965 | 11 | #3,997 |
| 1960 | 27 | #2,255 |
| 1955 | 11 | #3,617 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,730 |
| 1945 | — | — |
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Famous people named Dalila
- Dalila Di Lazzaro Actor · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dalila in 2025?
Dalila ranked #1,528 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 139 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dalila?
6,042 babies have been named Dalila in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dalila most popular?
Dalila peaked in 2009, when 207 newborns received the name.
Is Dalila a boy or girl name?
Dalila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dalila rising or falling?
Dalila has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Dalila?
Well-known people named Dalila include Dalila Di Lazzaro (actor).