Daila

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Pronounced DY-luh /ˈdaɪ.lə/High

Meaning: to draw water, gentleMedium

In 30 seconds: Daila is a soft two-syllable name possibly from Hebrew dalah (gentle) or Arabic meaning flowing stream. A delicate name with lyrical flowing quality.

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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic

Meaningto draw water, gentle

U.S. rank (2025)#3038 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births54 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 793

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Daila may be a variant of Hebrew Dalilah/Delilah (gentle, to draw water) or an Arabic-influenced name meaning flowing stream. It has the soft quality of names like Layla and Kayla.

Daila appears in modern US birth records as an uncommon, soft-sounding alternative to Layla or Kayla, valued for its delicate sound and poetic meaning.

Did you know? The Hebrew root dalah (draw water) appears in the name Delilah — Samson's companion in Judges — connecting Daila to one of the Bible's most dramatic stories of strength and vulnerability.

Overall data confidence 58%

US Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity dataBrown, Driver, Briggs Hebrew Lexicon — reference for Daila

Variations

DaylaDelilahDila

Nicknames

Dai

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Frequently Asked

What does Daila mean?

Daila may mean gentle or to draw water from Hebrew, or flowing stream from Arabic. Its precise origin is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Daila?

Daila is pronounced DY-luh (/ˈdaɪ.lə/), with two syllables.

Is Daila a girl's name?

Yes, Daila is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Daila?

Daila is a rare name that has appeared in US records in recent decades.