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Dalida

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Pronounced dah-LEE-dah /dɑˈli.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling linked to Delilah — from the Hebrew, variously 'delicate; languishing; of the night'; also borne by the singer Dalida; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Delicate; languishing: Dalida is a form of Delilah. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'dah-LEE-dah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA form/spelling linked to Delilah — from the Hebrew, variously 'delicate; languishing; of the night'; also borne by the singer Dalida; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8540 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720142024

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

Dalida is a form/spelling linked to Delilah — from the Hebrew, variously 'delicate; languishing; of the night'; also borne by the singer Dalida (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'dah-LEE-dah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic, Italian and Hispanic families. Rare, delicate at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Delilah means variously 'delicate; languishing; of the night' in Hebrew — Dalida is a form linked to it (also borne by the singer Dalida), lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'dah-LEE-dah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Delilah — routes layered

Variations

DelilahDalilaDalidah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dalida mean?

Dalida is a form linked to Delilah — Hebrew, variously 'delicate; languishing'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dalida?

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

Is Dalida a boy or girl name?

Dalida is a girl's name.

How popular is Dalida?

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

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