Dalya
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "branch" or "clump of dates".
Name Census estimates that about 533 living Americans carry the first name Dalya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dalya today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dalya births was 2005 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dalya. 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
533
~ 1 in 643,066 Americans
Peak year
2005
24 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,671
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Dalya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dalya from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 182 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dalya 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 Dalya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dalyas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Dalya, while Texas, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dalya
The given name Dalya originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "dala," which means "to guide" or "to lead." The name can be traced back to ancient Arabic cultures and traditions.
In Islamic history, Dalya is mentioned as the name of a female companion of Prophet Muhammad. She is known for her wisdom and her role in spreading the teachings of Islam during the early days of the religion. This historical reference highlights the cultural and religious significance of the name.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Dalya can be found in the writings of the famous Arab poet and scholar Al-Mutanabbi, who lived in the 10th century CE. He wrote a poem praising a woman named Dalya, describing her as a symbol of beauty and grace.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Dalya. One such example is Dalya Cohen (1929-2021), an Israeli author and playwright who made significant contributions to Hebrew literature. Another prominent figure is Dalya Itzik (born 1952), an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset and held various ministerial positions.
In the realm of arts and culture, Dalya Alberge (born 1957) is a British journalist and author known for her work in the field of art and architecture. Additionally, Dalya Luttwak (1917-2004) was a renowned Israeli sculptor whose works are displayed in various museums and public spaces.
The name Dalya has also been carried by some influential women in the field of science. One example is Dalya Markovich (born 1964), an Israeli computer scientist and entrepreneur who co-founded several successful technology companies.
These examples showcase the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have borne the name Dalya throughout history, spanning various fields and cultures.
People
Dalya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dalya 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
Dalya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dalya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 533 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dalya 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 643,066 US residents.
Is Dalya a common name?
We classify Dalya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 544 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dalya most popular?
The single biggest year for Dalya was 2005, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dalya is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dalya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dalya 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.