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UK girl's name

Daliya

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "a small branch".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Daliya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Daliya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.

This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2008 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Daliya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Daliya ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 girls were registered as Daliya.
  • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daliya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5581

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

4 births

Estimated living

14

2026

Meaning

What does Daliya mean?

The name Daliya is of Arabic origin and is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "daliya," which means "branch" or "frond." This name is thought to have originated in the Middle East during the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Daliya can be found in ancient Arabic literature and poetry. It was often used as a symbolic representation of beauty, grace, and growth, likening the namesake to a delicate and vibrant branch.

In Islamic tradition, the name Daliya holds significance as it is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is believed to have been the name of a woman mentioned in the verse 36:39 of the Quran, where she is described as a righteous and pious individual.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Daliya. One of the earliest recorded instances is Daliya al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 8th century CE. She was widely respected for her knowledge of the Quran and Islamic jurisprudence.

In the 12th century, Daliya bint al-Muqaddasi was a prominent Arabic poet and writer from Jerusalem. Her works were widely celebrated for their eloquence and insight into the cultural and social dynamics of her time.

Another notable figure was Daliya al-Kurdi, a 13th-century Kurdish princess and military leader who played a significant role in the battles against the Mongol invasions. She was renowned for her bravery and strategic acumen.

In the realm of art and literature, Daliya al-Razi was a 16th-century Persian painter and calligrapher whose works were highly sought after by the nobility and aristocracy of her time.

Lastly, in the 19th century, Daliya al-Khayri was a Syrian poet and activist who advocated for women's rights and social reform. Her poems and writings inspired generations of women to pursue education and equal opportunities.

These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Daliya throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Daliya over time

The chart below shows babies named Daliya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Daliya, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Daliya
01234200820142021

Decades

Daliya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daliya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5581 3 1
2010s #5227 7 2
2000s #4524 4 1

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FAQ

Daliya: questions and answers

How popular is the name Daliya in the UK right now?

In 2021, Daliya was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Daliya most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Daliya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Daliya?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "a small branch".

How many people are called Daliya in the UK?

A total of 14 babies have been registered as Daliya across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.