Girl Name
Dalila
Dalila is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Dalila is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Dalila often also consider Delila.
Dalila meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Dalila has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dalila as D·A·L·I·L·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dalila is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Dalila variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Dalilaa, Dalilae, Dalilay, Dalil.
- Nicknames: Dal and D.
- Middle names: Pair Dalila with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Dalila middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Delila, Delilah, Darla, Dola, Daniela — full picks on the sibling names for Dalila guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dalila? Browse our names like Dalila guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Dalila
What does the name Dalila mean?
Dalila has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Dalila?
The exact origin of Dalila is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Dalila?
Dalila has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dalila a boy's or girl's name?
Dalila is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Dalila in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dalila sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Dalila?
Names that share Dalila's sound and style include Delila, Delilah, Darla, Dola, Daniela.
What middle names pair well with Dalila?
Good middle-name fits for Dalila pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dalila is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dalila is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dalila?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dalila share its rhythm without rhyming — Delila, Delilah, Darla all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.