Dalilah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Dalilah means 'guide' or 'proof' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Dalilah
Dalilah is a feminine name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'dalil', which means 'guide' or 'proof'. The name carries the meaning of being a guiding light or a signpost. In Islamic tradition, Dalilah is associated with wisdom and enlightenment. It is a name that symbolizes strength and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Dalilah
The popularity for the name Dalilah peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 263 births, which ranked number 1,836 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Dalilah had the most female births in 2008 with 263, which ranked number 1,005 out of 20,474 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Dalilah has declined sharply over the last ten years from 253 births to 210 births, a decline of -17.00%. Among females, Dalilah has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 253 births to 210 births, a decline of -17.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dalilah
- 20 Year Trend of Dalilah: 204.35%
- 10 Year Trend of Dalilah: -17.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Dalilah: -17.00%
Popularity of Dalilah by State
Among females, Dalilah was most popular in Western states with 50 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 45 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Dalilah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 734 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 869 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1320 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 796 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 852 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 923 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 910 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 871 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1014 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 961 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Dalilah
- Total Births of Dalilah: 206 (-1.85%)
- Female Births of Dalilah: 206 (-1.85%)
Given the downward trend of Dalilah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.85% decrease in total births, for a total of 206 births in 2024. For Females, births for Dalilah have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 206 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.85%.