Dahlila
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dahlila first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 293 babies have been named Dahlila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dahlila is past its peak , currently ranked #12,552 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,552
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Dahlila
Dahlila is a girl name .
Dahlila is currently ranked #12,552 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dahlila include Dah, Dahl, Dahly, Dahlie, Ila, Ilay, Ilaie, Day, Daie, and Dahkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dahlila include Dahlia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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