Dalary
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from French "dalier" meaning "to walk".
Name Census estimates that about 2,917 living Americans carry the first name Dalary. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dalary today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dalary births was 2017 (334 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dalary. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Dalary is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 7 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.9K
~ 1 in 117,502 Americans
Peak year
2017
334 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,121
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Dalary: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dalary from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 1,816 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Dalary remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dalary by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dalary during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dalarys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 24 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Dalary, while Michigan, Idaho, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 98 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dalary
The name Dalary is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins rooted in the ancient language of Aramaic. Originating around the 7th century BCE in the Middle Eastern region, this name holds a rich historical significance. It is believed to have derived from the Aramaic word "dalara," which translates to "one who brings light" or "illuminator."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Dalary can be found in the ancient Aramaic texts from the region of modern-day Syria and Iraq. These texts, dating back to the 5th century BCE, mention a scholar and philosopher named Dalary ben Ezra, who was renowned for his contributions to the field of astronomy and his insightful teachings on the celestial bodies.
During the medieval period, the name Dalary gained prominence within the Arabic-speaking world. In the 9th century CE, a renowned poet and scholar named Dalary al-Basri left a lasting impact with his poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. His collection of poems, titled "The Garden of Illumination," became a literary masterpiece of its time.
As the centuries passed, the name Dalary continued to appear in various historical records and accounts. In the 12th century, a skilled calligrapher and artist named Dalary ibn Khalid was celebrated for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works, which adorned the walls of many mosques and palaces across the Middle East.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Dalary al-Ghazali emerged as a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian. His philosophical writings and interpretations of religious texts influenced generations of scholars and thinkers in the region.
The name Dalary also found its way into the annals of European history. In the 18th century, a French explorer and adventurer named Dalary Dumont embarked on daring expeditions across the globe, documenting his travels and encounters with various cultures and civilizations.
Throughout its long and illustrious history, the name Dalary has been borne by numerous individuals who have left their mark on various fields, from literature and philosophy to art and exploration. Its unique meaning and rich cultural heritage have made it a name that continues to intrigue and inspire across generations.
People
Dalary + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dalary as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dalary: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dalary?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,917 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dalary going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 117,502 US residents.
Is Dalary a common name?
We classify Dalary as "Rare". It ranks above 95.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,936 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dalary most popular?
The single biggest year for Dalary was 2017, when 334 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dalary is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dalary in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dalary a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dalary in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dalary still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dalary in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dalary can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Dalary?
Find out how many people have the name Dalary on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.