Total births
618
Girls' name · since 1997
Dalyla
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 618 babies named Dalyla, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7101
- among girls today
- 618
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Dalyla currently ranks #7101 among girls' names in America, with 618 babies recorded since 1997.
Social Security Administration records show Dalyla recorded 618 times among girls since 1997, holding rank #7101 nationally today, ahead of 60% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2025.
- #7101 among girls today
- 618 born since 1997
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dalyla is currently the #7101 girls' name in America, more common than 60% of girls - 618 born since 1997, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7101
- among girls today
- 618
- born since 1997
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other girls
Dalyla vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7101
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 60% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Dalyla was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
42 babies were named Dalyla in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Dalyla compares
618 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dalyla's all-time total is 62% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dalyla | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 618 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 48 | 19,840 |
Dalyla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dalyla's full recorded timeline at 2012, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1997, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dalyla at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#7,101
Active since
1997
Dalyla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Dalyla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Dalyla's strongest decade.
300 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Dalyla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
187 births
- 2010s
2010s
300 births
- 2020s
2020s
121 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 300 births (49% of all-time use).
How Dalyla compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Dalyla's total volume
Dalyla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Dalyla by state
Where Dalyla concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 71 | 11.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 18 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Dalyla's total US births 11.5%
Even split
71 of 618 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dalyla? ▼
Dalyla has been given to 618 babies in the U.S. since 1997, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #7101 as of the latest data. 42 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Dalyla most popular? ▼
Dalyla was most popular in the 2010s decade with 300 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Dalyla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dalyla are California (71 births), Texas (18 births), Indiana (5 births).
How long has the name Dalyla been used? ▼
Records for Dalyla go back to 1997, giving 29 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Dalyla? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dale, Dallas, Dalia, Daleyza, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dalyla's data
- Dalyla's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (300 total births) through the 2020s (121) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Dalylas (71 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dalyla
Nearby Names Like Dalyla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dalyla
Dale Girl
21,887 births
Dallas Girl
#657 15,882 births
Dalia Girl
#859 14,291 births
Daleyza Girl
#457 12,338 births
Dalila Girl
#1331 6,042 births
Compare Dalyla side by side: Dalyla vs Dale Dalyla vs Dallas Dalyla vs Dalia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Dalyla
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dalyla: #7101 Girls' Name - 618 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dalyla. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dalyla draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.