Dalaysia
An invented name of uncertain meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 223 living Americans carry the first name Dalaysia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dalaysia today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dalaysia births was 2017 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dalaysia. 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.
People living today
223
~ 1 in 1,537,015 Americans
Peak year
2017
19 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,301
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Dalaysia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dalaysia from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 106 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Dalaysia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dalaysia 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 Dalaysia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dalaysia
The name Dalaysia is a relatively modern invention, likely originating from a combination of the names Daliah and Asia. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots in antiquity or ancient civilizations.
The first part of the name, "Dala," may be derived from the Hebrew name Daliah, which means "branch" or "twig." This name has Biblical origins and was borne by a beautiful woman mentioned in the Book of Samuel. Daliah was the wife of Samson in the Old Testament. The second part, "ysia," seems to be a nod to the continent of Asia, potentially reflecting a multicultural or pan-Asian influence.
There are no recorded instances of the name Dalaysia being used historically until the late 20th century. It appears to be a modern invention, possibly created by blending existing names or inspired by a combination of cultural influences.
While the name itself may be relatively new, it is worth mentioning a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent times:
1. Dalaysia Daniels, an American basketball player who played for the University of Texas at El Paso from 2015 to 2019.
2. Dalaysia Turner, a singer and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan, who competed on the 14th season of the reality TV show American Idol in 2015.
3. Dalaysia Daniels, an American track and field athlete who competed in the heptathlon for the University of Arkansas.
4. Dalaysia Hawkins, an American model and beauty pageant contestant who won the title of Miss Black USA 2017.
5. Dalaysia Alston, an American track and field athlete who competed in sprinting events for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
While the name Dalaysia may be a modern creation, its popularity and usage in recent decades have given it a unique identity and cultural significance, reflecting the diversity and blending of influences in contemporary society.
People
Dalaysia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dalaysia 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
Dalaysia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dalaysia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 223 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dalaysia 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 1,537,015 US residents.
Is Dalaysia a common name?
We classify Dalaysia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 225 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dalaysia most popular?
The single biggest year for Dalaysia was 2017, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dalaysia is about 13 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 Dalaysia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dalaysia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dalaysia 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 Dalaysia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dalaysia 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 Dalaysia 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 have Dalaysia as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.