Dalet

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Pronounced DAH-let /ˈdɑ.lɛt/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew dalet, 'a door' — the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; a letter/word-name; we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: A door; the fourth Hebrew letter: Dalet is Hebrew. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'DAH-let').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningFrom the Hebrew dalet, 'a door' — the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; a letter/word-name; we note the word

U.S. rank (2024)#9670 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 61

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

Dalet comes from the Hebrew dalet, 'a door' — the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; a letter/word-name (we note the word). A crisp, modern name (said 'DAH-let').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, a-door at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dalet is the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet — 'a door' — a crisp, distinctive letter-name (we note the word; said 'DAH-let').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Dalet — Hebrew; letter/word-name

Variations

DalethDalette

Nicknames

Dali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dalet mean?

Dalet is Hebrew for 'a door' — the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. We note the word.

How do you pronounce Dalet?

It's said DAH-let /ˈdɑ.lɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dalet a boy or girl name?

Dalet is a girl's name.

How popular is Dalet?

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