Dalayza
An English feminine name of modern origin and unknown meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 230 living Americans carry the first name Dalayza. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dalayza today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dalayza births was 2014 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dalayza. 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
230
~ 1 in 1,490,236 Americans
Peak year
2014
30 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,656
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Dalayza: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dalayza 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 146 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Dalayza remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dalayza 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 Dalayza during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dalayzas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dalayza
The name Dalayza is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq, around the 3rd millennium BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "dalu," meaning "life," and "iza," meaning "precious" or "valuable."
In the Sumerian culture, names often held deep symbolic meanings and were carefully chosen to reflect the hopes and aspirations of parents for their children. The combination of "dalu" and "iza" in Dalayza may have been intended to convey the idea of a life that is precious and valuable.
While there are no definitive historical references to the name Dalayza in ancient texts or scriptures, it is possible that variations of the name were used in the Sumerian civilization. However, the earliest recorded examples of the name are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Dalayza was Dalayza Al-Khalidi, a Syrian writer and activist born in 1975. She has written extensively on issues of gender equality, human rights, and social justice in the Middle East.
Another notable figure with the name Dalayza is Dalayza Benyamna, a Moroccan-American fashion designer and entrepreneur born in 1982. She is known for her sustainable and ethical fashion label, which celebrates traditional Moroccan craftsmanship and modern design.
In the field of music, Dalayza Batres is a Salvadoran singer-songwriter born in 1988. Her music blends elements of folk, pop, and Latin rhythms, and she has gained recognition for her socially conscious lyrics and support for various causes.
Dalayza Sahar is an Iranian-American artist and illustrator born in 1991. Her work often explores themes of identity, culture, and feminism, and she has exhibited her paintings and illustrations in galleries across the United States.
Lastly, Dalayza Mendoza is a Mexican-American actress born in 1995. She has appeared in several television series and films, showcasing her talent and versatility as a performer.
While the name Dalayza is relatively uncommon, these individuals have helped to bring visibility and recognition to this unique and meaningful name, honoring its ancient Sumerian roots and celebrating the diverse cultural identities of those who bear it.
People
Dalayza + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dalayza 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
Dalayza: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dalayza?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 230 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dalayza 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 1,490,236 US residents.
Is Dalayza a common name?
We classify Dalayza as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 232 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dalayza most popular?
The single biggest year for Dalayza was 2014, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dalayza is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dalayza a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dalayza 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.
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.