The nameDalida
Dalida is a girl's name, made famous by the singer Dalida.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
It is a variant of Delilah, a biblical name of Hebrew origin and debated meaning.
Origin
Hebrew, through the singer's stage name.
History
In France it appeared in the late 1950s with Dalida's first hits and peaked in the late 1960s.
Famous people named Dalida
- Dalida, French singer
Popularity of the name Dalida
Dalida in France
Dalida was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 420 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Dalida. Its rise began around 1958, and it peaked in 1968. Half of all babies named Dalida in France were born before 1968, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Dalida in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dalida mean?
It is a variant of Delilah, a biblical name of Hebrew origin and debated meaning.
What is the origin of the name Dalida?
Hebrew, through the singer's stage name.
Is Dalida a girl's or a boy's name?
Dalida is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Dalida?
Variants and related names of Dalida include Dalila and Delilah.
Who are famous people named Dalida?
Dalida, French singer.