How Many People Are Named Delaila?

Complete statistics for the name Delaila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Delaila
Very Rare
Hebrew

Delaila has a very unique origin and is super rare, with only 306 people named Delaila living in the US today. That's 1 in 1,077,121 Americans. Most are young, with nearly all under 30.

~306
Living in US
1 in 1,077,121
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
One who weakens or languishes
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Alluring Strong-willed Passionate Mysterious
8
Life Path Number

The life path number 8 is traditionally associated with ambition, authority, and material success. People connected to this number are often seen as natural leaders with strong organizational skills and a drive toward achievement.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,689
Worldwide Bearers
#187,161
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,260
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
162
🇺🇸 United States
70
🇲🇾 Malaysia
68
🇧🇷 Brazil
46
🇮🇳 India
29
🇮🇩 Indonesia
8
🇹🇼 Taiwan
6
🇿🇲 Zambia
5
🇶🇦 Qatar
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
306 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
304
Would be under 30 (98%)
5
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 309 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
88

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Delaila Through the Generations

The name Delaila has a distinct journey. With just 309 total births across all time but 306 still living, it's clear the name hasn't stuck around as much as others. The peak year was 2008, when 22 babies were named Delaila, showing a brief surge before declining. This modern name is overwhelmingly popular among the young, with 98% under 30, making it a true indicator of contemporary naming trends. Despite its rarity, the fact that so many are still alive speaks to its enduring appeal among parents who chose it a decade ago.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 50
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Delaila

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Delaila's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Delaila

How Many People Have the Name Delaila?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 306 people in the United States currently share the name Delaila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,077,121 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Delaila a Common or Rare Name?

Delaila is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Delaila Mean?

Delaila means "One who weakens or languishes" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Delaila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Delaila Most Popular?

The name Delaila reached peak popularity in 2008, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Delaila?

Approximately 306 people named Delaila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 309. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,077,121 Americans.

Is Delaila a rare name?

Delaila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,077,121 Americans has this name.

What does the name Delaila mean?

Delaila means "One who weakens or languishes" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Delaila more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Delaila are male and 100% are female.

When was Delaila most popular?

Delaila peaked in 2008 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US306
All-Time Births309
1 in X1 in 1,077,121
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2008
World Rank#187,161
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.