Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Dalal since 1978
Babies named Dalal per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dalal's real moment was 2019.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 101 |
| 2010s | 121 |
| 2020s | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Dalal is a rare Arabic feminine name in the United States, first recorded in Social Security data in 1978. Over the decades, its usage has remained stable, never breaking into the top 1,000. Its peak popularity came in 2019, and as of 2025, it ranked 8,860, with an estimated 1 in every 146,115 newborn girls receiving the name. The name carries a meaning rooted in charm and coquettishness, reflecting cultural ideals of grace rather than superficiality. While not common in American naming trends, Dalal is a familiar choice in Arab communities. It has no recorded top-state concentration, suggesting broad but very sparse use across the country. For parents seeking a name with Middle Eastern heritage and a soft, melodic sound, Dalal offers a distinctive option with enduring cultural resonance.
Dalal derives from the Arabic root d-l-l, which carries meanings related to 'coyness' or 'playful charm'. It has been used as a feminine given name across the Arabic-speaking world, particularly in the Levant and Egypt, for generations. The name's associations are cultural rather than religious, and it remains a familiar choice in modern times.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dala, Lala
Variants: Dalal, Dlal
Sibling names for Dalal
Names that share Dalal's style, for a brother or sister.
