Daliya
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "a small branch".
Name Census estimates that about 152 living Americans carry the first name Daliya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Daliya today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daliya births was 2015 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daliya. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Daliya with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
152
~ 1 in 2,254,963 Americans
Peak year
2015
13 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,423
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Daliya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daliya from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 66 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Daliya remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daliya 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 Daliya 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 Daliya
The name Daliya is of Arabic origin and is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "daliya," which means "branch" or "frond." This name is thought to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Daliya can be found in ancient Arabic literature and poetry. It was often used as a symbolic representation of beauty, grace, and growth, likening the namesake to a delicate and vibrant branch.
In Islamic tradition, the name Daliya holds significance as it is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is believed to have been the name of a woman mentioned in the verse 36:39 of the Quran, where she is described as a righteous and pious individual.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Daliya. One of the earliest recorded instances is Daliya al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 8th century CE. She was widely respected for her knowledge of the Quran and Islamic jurisprudence.
In the 12th century, Daliya bint al-Muqaddasi was a prominent Arabic poet and writer from Jerusalem. Her works were widely celebrated for their eloquence and insight into the cultural and social dynamics of her time.
Another notable figure was Daliya al-Kurdi, a 13th-century Kurdish princess and military leader who played a significant role in the battles against the Mongol invasions. She was renowned for her bravery and strategic acumen.
In the realm of art and literature, Daliya al-Razi was a 16th-century Persian painter and calligrapher whose works were highly sought after by the nobility and aristocracy of her time.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Daliya al-Khayri was a Syrian poet and activist who advocated for women's rights and social reform. Her poems and writings inspired generations of women to pursue education and equal opportunities.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Daliya throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.
People
Daliya + last name combinations
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Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Daliya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daliya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 152 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daliya 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 2,254,963 US residents.
Is Daliya a common name?
We classify Daliya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 153 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daliya most popular?
The single biggest year for Daliya was 2015, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daliya is about 12 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 Daliya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daliya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daliya 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 Daliya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daliya 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 Daliya 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 common is the name Daliya?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.