Dalila Girl

Popularity: #809 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: dah-LEE-lah //dəˈliːlə//

Origin: Arabic; Hebrew

Meaning: Arabic: delicate; Hebrew: night

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dalila has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the word "delilah," which means "delicate" or "weak." The earliest forms of the name can be traced back to the biblical figure Delilah, who appears in the Book of Judges in the Hebrew Bible. In this narrative, Delilah is known for her role in the story of Samson, where she betrays him by discovering the secret of his strength, leading to his downfall.

This story has been influential in various cultural and literary contexts, contributing to the name's historical significance. The name Dalila entered the English language through translations of the Bible, particularly during the Renaissance when interest in biblical texts surged.

The King James Version of the Bible, published in 1611, helped solidify the name's presence in English-speaking cultures. The narrative of Delilah has been interpreted in various ways throughout history, often symbolizing themes of betrayal, seduction, and the complexities of feminine strength.

Culturally, Dalila has resonated through literature and art, often embodying the archetype of the femme fatale or the tragic heroine. This association has allowed the name to endure in various forms of storytelling, from classical literature to modern adaptations.

The name's delicate connotation, stemming from its etymological roots, has also contributed to its appeal in different cultures. While diminutive forms like Lila may be used, the name Dalila itself carries a rich historical and cultural weight, reflecting its biblical origins and the enduring themes associated with its most famous bearer.

Famous people named Dalila

In this section, you will find notable people named Dalila. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dalila who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Dalila is a singer best known for her hit singles and contributions to the music industry.

Fictional characters named Dalila

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Dalila is a fictional character from the biblical story of Samson and Delilah. She is known for her role in betraying Samson by revealing the secret of his strength.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Dalila, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

DaliaLilaMayaZaraLaylaNina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Dalila. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DelilahDahliaLilaTaliaAmaraSelahZaharaMirella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dalila was first seen in the United States in 1944.

Dalila has ranked as high as #2143 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Dalila has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dalila is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dalila was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dalila.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 139 139
2024 172 172
2023 165 165
2022 124 124
2021 101 101
2020 122 122
2019 110 110
2018 147 147
2017 89 89
2016 137 137
2015 132 132
2014 153 153
2013 177 177
2012 140 140
2011 143 143
2010 157 157
2009 207 207
2008 206 206
2007 173 173
2006 180 180
2005 158 158
2004 149 149
2003 125 125
2002 114 114
2001 107 107
2000 106 106
1999 113 113
1998 65 65
1997 69 69
1996 71 71
1995 76 76
1994 89 89
1993 81 81
1992 81 81
1991 78 78
1990 81 81
1989 80 80
1988 72 72
1987 72 72
1986 66 66
1985 65 65
1984 77 77
1983 66 66
1982 59 59
1981 53 53
1980 63 63
1979 77 77
1978 56 56
1977 59 59
1976 41 41
1975 69 69
1974 48 48
1973 59 59
1972 32 32
1971 27 27
1970 37 37
1969 27 27
1968 13 13
1967 21 21
1966 21 21
1965 11 11
1964 16 16
1963 21 21
1962 16 16
1961 19 19
1960 27 27
1959 18 18
1958 16 16
1957 15 15
1956 12 12
1955 11 11
1954 10 10
1953 14 14
1952 7 7
1951 8 8
1950 9 9
1947 8 8
1944 7 7

Top States for Dalila (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 30
32%
CA 29
31%
FL 13
14%
IL 6
6%
PA 5
5%
AR 5
5%
CO 5
5%