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Dahlila

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Pronounced dah-LEE-lah /dɑˈli.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling blending Delilah, from the Hebrew, 'delicate; languishing', with Dahlia (the flower); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Delicate; a flower: Dahlila blends Delilah and Dahlia. Warm and lyrical (said 'dah-LEE-lah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowHebrew, Modern coinage
MeaningA spelling blending Delilah, from the Hebrew, 'delicate; languishing', with Dahlia (the flower); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12198 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 300

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819982025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dahlila is a spelling blending Delilah, from the Hebrew, 'delicate; languishing', with Dahlia (the flower) (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'dah-LEE-lah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a Delilah/Dahlia variant. Rare, delicate at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Dahlila is a spelling blending Delilah, 'delicate' in Hebrew, with Dahlia (the flower) — a lyrical choice (routes layered; said 'dah-LEE-lah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Dahlila — Hebrew; Delilah/Dahlia; routes layered

Variations

DelilahDahlia

Nicknames

Lila

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Delilah— the Hebrew root name
Dahlia— the flower root
Lila— a short kin name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dahlila mean?

Dahlila blends Delilah ('delicate' in Hebrew) with Dahlia (the flower). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dahlila?

It's said dah-LEE-lah /dɑˈli.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dahlila a boy or girl name?

Dahlila is a girl's name.

How popular is Dahlila?

Dahlila is a very rare name in the U.S.

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