Dalal

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Pronounced dah-LAHL /dɑˈlɑl/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic, 'gentle coquetry; coyness; being pampered/treated tenderly' (an image of being cherished)Low

In 30 seconds: Gentle coquetry; being treated tenderly: Dalal is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'dah-LAHL').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic, 'gentle coquetry; coyness; being pampered/treated tenderly' (an image of being cherished)

U.S. rank (2024)#8030 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 441

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

Dalal comes from the Arabic, 'gentle coquetry; coyness; being pampered/treated tenderly' (an image of being cherished). A lyrical, classic name (said 'dah-LAHL').

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, being-cherished at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Dalal means 'gentle coquetry; coyness; being pampered and treated tenderly' in Arabic — an image of being cherished, lyrical and classic (said 'dah-LAHL').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Dalal — Arabic etymology

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dalal mean?

Dalal is Arabic for 'gentle coquetry; coyness; being pampered and treated tenderly'.

How do you pronounce Dalal?

It's said dah-LAHL /dɑˈlɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dalal a boy or girl name?

Dalal is a girl's name.

How popular is Dalal?

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