Dahlila
Every Dahlila since 1998 — 300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dahlila
Dahlila is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,198 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 300 American babies have been named Dahlila. Its peak came in 2008, when 35 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 Dahlila stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dahlila year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,198 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,468 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,774 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,144 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,795 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,445 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,673 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,730 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,922 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,341 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,360 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,318 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,850 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,166 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,197 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,714 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,128 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,383 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,470 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,427 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,087 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dahlila in 2025?
Dahlila ranked #12,198 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dahlila?
300 babies have been named Dahlila in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dahlila most popular?
Dahlila peaked in 2008, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Dahlila a boy or girl name?
Dahlila is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dahlila rising or falling?
Dahlila is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.