Declining since 2009, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Dahlila since 1998
Babies named Dahlila per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 151 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Dahlila is a modern respelling of the biblical name Delilah, first recorded in 1998. It reached its peak popularity in 2008 but has been declining in use since 2009. In 2025, it ranked 11,932, with roughly 1 in 229,610 newborn girls receiving the name. Despite its biblical roots, Dahlila remains uncommon and is not strongly associated with any particular U.S. state, as it has not charted in top state rankings. The variant spelling likely appeals to parents seeking a distinctive twist on a familiar name.
Dahlila is a modern respelling of Delilah, a name of Hebrew origin. Delilah appears in the Bible as the woman who betrayed Samson, and her name has been subject to various interpretations, including 'delicate' and 'amorous.' The variant Dahlila, with its altered spelling, likely emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of inventive name spellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dahl, Lila, Lily
Sibling names for Dahlila
Names that share Dahlila's style, for a brother or sister.
