Dalila
Dalila is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Delicate, gentle, or languishing.
Origin and history
Dalila is a feminine given name of Semitic origin, related to the biblical Delilah as well as an established Arabic name meaning delicate or gentle. In the United States, it serves as a common alternative spelling to Delilah and has maintained steady, moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
6,042 babies in the United States have been named Dalila since 1880. It ranks #2198 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1318.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39 %)
- TX (28.4 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 15 |
| 1950-1960 | 120 |
| 1960-1970 | 192 |
| 1970-1980 | 505 |
| 1980-1990 | 673 |
| 1990-2000 | 804 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,525 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,385 |
| 2020-2029 | 823 |
Famous people named Dalila
- Dalila Di Lazzaro: Actress, Model
- Dalila Bela: Actress
Nicknames
Lila, Dee, Dali
Fun facts
- Dalila is both the standard international, Spanish, and Italian form of Delilah and an independent Arabic name.
- Saint-Saëns' famous 1877 opera 'Samson et Dalila' helped popularize this specific spelling in western Europe.