Dalilah
Every Dalilah since 1970 — 5,135 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dalilah
Dalilah is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,175 in 2025 with 197 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 5,135 American babies have been named Dalilah. Its peak came in 2008, when 263 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 Dalilah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dalilah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 197 | #1,175 |
| 2024 | 238 | #1,050 |
| 2023 | 219 | #1,121 |
| 2022 | 210 | #1,158 |
| 2021 | 210 | #1,163 |
| 2020 | 223 | #1,094 |
| 2019 | 190 | #1,235 |
| 2018 | 202 | #1,188 |
| 2017 | 179 | #1,308 |
| 2016 | 235 | #1,094 |
| 2015 | 214 | #1,177 |
| 2014 | 240 | #1,071 |
| 2013 | 253 | #990 |
| 2012 | 253 | #1,002 |
| 2011 | 225 | #1,093 |
| 2010 | 241 | #1,037 |
| 2009 | 257 | #1,019 |
| 2008 | 263 | #1,007 |
| 2007 | 181 | #1,345 |
| 2006 | 113 | #1,810 |
| 2005 | 113 | #1,744 |
| 2004 | 93 | #1,991 |
| 2003 | 81 | #2,149 |
| 2002 | 69 | #2,335 |
| 2001 | 62 | #2,490 |
| 2000 | 55 | #2,681 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,376 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,457 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,117 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,346 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,372 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,234 |
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Famous people named Dalilah
- Dalilah Muhammad Athlete · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dalilah in 2025?
Dalilah ranked #1,175 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 197 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dalilah?
5,135 babies have been named Dalilah in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dalilah most popular?
Dalilah peaked in 2008, when 263 newborns received the name.
Is Dalilah a boy or girl name?
Dalilah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dalilah rising or falling?
Dalilah has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Dalilah?
Well-known people named Dalilah include Dalilah Muhammad (athlete).