Dalilah vs Zayla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zayla

Girl #994 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#994
Total SSA Count
260
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Lay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dalilah Rank #1,051
Zayla Rank #994

Zayla is more popular, ranked #994 vs #1051 for Dalilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalilah ___

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

Zayla ___

  • Zayla Rose
  • Zayla Marie
  • Zayla Jade
  • Zayla Faith
  • Zayla Sky
  • Zayla Noelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dalilah

Samson Solomon Miriam Esther Naomi

If you choose Zayla

Layla Zara Kayla Jayla Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalilah or Zayla more popular?

Zayla is more popular, ranked #994 compared to Dalilah at #1051 in the United States.

What do Dalilah and Zayla mean?

Dalilah means "delicate, languishing" (Hebrew origin). Zayla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Dalilah and Zayla boy or girl names?

Dalilah is primarily a girl name. Zayla is primarily a girl name.

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