Declining since 2022, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Dalayla since 2003
Babies named Dalayla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 92 |
Meaning & origin
Dalayla is a rare modern name first recorded in the U.S. in 2003. Its popularity peaked in 2023, after which it began a gradual decline through 2025. In the most recent data, it ranked 8,362 nationally, with approximately 1 in 133,939 baby girls given the name. The name is most common in California, where it appeared in top states data. Dalayla's lack of historical roots and clear meaning leaves its origin open to interpretation. Parents may be drawn to its melodic sound, which echoes more established names like Layla and Dalila, while appreciating its contemporary feel. The name's recent trajectory shows a falling trend since 2022, consistent with the ebb and flow of many modern coinages.
Dalayla first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003. It is probably a modern coinage, blending sounds from names like Layla and Dalila, with a fashionable -a ending. No traditional etymology or historical usage has been established.
Where Dalayla is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Layla, Dala
Sibling names for Dalayla
Names that share Dalayla's style, for a brother or sister.
