Daila
2025 SSA
About Daila
Daila is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Dalia (Lithuanian for 'fate' or Hebrew for 'branch'), a form of the Arabic name Dalila ('gentle'), or related to Dale ('valley'). Its multicultural roots give it versatility across different backgrounds. The melodic two-syllable structure with its soft sounds creates a gentle, feminine impression while remaining straightforward to pronounce. Though never reaching mainstream popularity, Daila has maintained a quiet presence in naming records. It offers a fresh alternative to more common names like Delilah or Dalia while sharing their lyrical quality. The name conveys a sense of delicacy, natural beauty, and subtle grace.
Pronounced DAY-luh.
As of October 2026, Daila ranked #3038 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2109 for girls in 2022.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,339 | 48 | 26.9 |
| 2015 | #4,515 | 31 | 17.4 |
| 2016 | #3,941 | 38 | 21.4 |
| 2017 | #4,955 | 27 | 15.6 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,915 | 26 | 16.1 |
| 2021 | #3,814 | 39 | 23.8 |
| 2022 | #2,109 | 91 | 55.5 |
| 2023 | #2,707 | 64 | 39.9 |
| 2024 | #2,304 | 80 | 49.4 |
| 2025 | #3,038 | 54 | 33.6 |