Chava vs Dalila

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chava

Girl #1,419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life, living"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Israeli Yiddish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,419
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chavi, Chavie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Dalila

Girl #1,329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"she who weakened"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Arabic Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,329
Total SSA Count
172
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dali, Lila, Dali

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Chava Rank #1,419
Dalila Rank #1,329

Dalila is more popular, ranked #1329 vs #1419 for Chava.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chava ___

  • Chava Miriam
  • Chava Leah
  • Chava Rachel
  • Chava Sarah
  • Chava Rivka
  • Chava Batya

Dalila ___

  • Dalila Grace
  • Dalila Rose
  • Dalila Marie
  • Dalila Sofia
  • Dalila Elena
  • Dalila Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chava

Yael Devorah Shoshana Miriam Tamar

If you choose Dalila

Samara Miriam Rafael Elias Lilah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chava or Dalila more popular?

Dalila is more popular, ranked #1329 compared to Chava at #1419 in the United States.

What do Chava and Dalila mean?

Chava means "life, living" (Hebrew origin). Dalila means "she who weakened" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chava and Dalila boy or girl names?

Chava is primarily a girl name. Dalila is primarily a girl name.

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