Rising since 2015, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Dalida since 2014
Babies named Dalida per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Dalida is a rare and melodic name of Arabic origin, meaning 'gentle' or 'tender'. Since first recorded in U.S. birth data in 2014, it has seen a steady rise in usage, ranking 8860th in 2025 with approximately 1 in 146115 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak year came in 2017, when it reached a higher rank, though it remains an uncommon choice. The name's trajectory shows consistent growth from 2015 onward, suggesting increasing appeal among parents seeking distinctive, culturally rich names. Despite no single state showing a strong concentration, Dalida's cross-cultural resonance and the legacy of the iconic singer Dalida contribute to its understated charm.
Dalida is a name of Arabic origin, meaning 'gentle' or 'tender'. Its use in the West has been influenced by the Egyptian-born French singer Dalida (born Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti), who rose to fame in the 1950s. The name has also been linked to the Persian 'Dali' and the Hebrew 'Dalia', but the Arabic derivation is most widely accepted.
“Dalida” around the world
Where Dalida lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dali, Lida, Dada
Variants: Dalyda, Dahlida
Sibling names for Dalida
Names that share Dalida's style, for a brother or sister.
