Dalida
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #5,821 in 2017
11 babies were named Dalida in the US in 2025. It has climbed 93 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2014–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dalida you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Dalida, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dalida would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDalida first shows up in US birth records in 2014, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2017, when it reached #5,821.
- New on the sceneDalida wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2014.
- TrendDalida has climbed 93 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Dalida
Dalida is a girl name of African and Swahili origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ida”. US birth records list Dalida for girls from 2014 to 2025, in 12 of those 12 years. Its best year was 2017, when it ranked #5,821 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:African namesSwahili names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.7 | 150,000 girls |
| 2020s | 7.8 | 128,205 girls |
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Questions about the name Dalida
What is the origin of the name Dalida?
Dalida has African, Swahili roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Amber.
Is Dalida a boy or girl name?
Dalida is a girl name.
How popular is the name Dalida?
Dalida ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 2017 (#5,821).