Amal vs Dalilah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amal

Girl #1,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hope, aspiration"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Middle Eastern Muslim Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,228
Total SSA Count
191
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ami

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amal Rank #1,228
Dalilah Rank #1,051

Dalilah is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1228 for Amal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amal ___

  • Amal Leila
  • Amal Nour
  • Amal Yasmine
  • Amal Rania
  • Amal Sofia
  • Amal Grace

Dalilah ___

  • Dalilah Rose
  • Dalilah Mae
  • Dalilah June
  • Dalilah Grace
  • Dalilah Pearl
  • Dalilah Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

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Layla Zara Nadia Omar Tariq

If you choose Dalilah

Samson Solomon Miriam Esther Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amal or Dalilah more popular?

Dalilah is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Amal at #1228 in the United States.

What do Amal and Dalilah mean?

Amal means "hope, aspiration" (Arabic origin). Dalilah means "delicate, languishing" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amal and Dalilah boy or girl names?

Amal is primarily a girl name. Dalilah is primarily a girl name.

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