Delyla
Every Delyla since 1984 — 686 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Delyla
Delyla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,177 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 686 American babies have been named Delyla. Its peak came in 2008, when 43 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 Delyla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Delyla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,177 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,001 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,614 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,279 |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,041 |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,673 |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,189 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,047 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,219 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,483 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,165 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,379 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,794 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,296 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,101 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4,125 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,961 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,727 |
| 2007 | 32 | #4,591 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,938 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,910 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,866 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,469 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,948 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,280 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8,721 |
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| 1985 | 6 | #9,605 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Delyla in 2025?
Delyla ranked #6,177 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Delyla?
686 babies have been named Delyla in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Delyla most popular?
Delyla peaked in 2008, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Delyla a boy or girl name?
Delyla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Delyla rising or falling?
Delyla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.