Rising since 2006, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Daylah since 2000
Babies named Daylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Daylah is a contemporary name that first entered U.S. records in 2000 but has remained uncommon. Its peak popularity occurred in 2020, yet it still ranked only 10,917 in 2025. The name shows a rising trajectory since 2006, though its origin is unclear; it may be a modern variation of Delilah or a creative respelling of similar-sounding names. With an estimated 1 in 200,908 girls receiving the name in 2025, Daylah is a distinct choice that has not yet established a strong presence in any particular state or cultural tradition.
Daylah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2000. It is likely a modern creative spelling, perhaps inspired by names like Kayla or Layla, or a variant of Delilah. The name has no established historical or linguistic roots and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Day, Lala
Variants: Dalaya, Daylea, Dayliah
Sibling names for Daylah
Names that share Daylah's style, for a brother or sister.
