The nameDalil

Dalil is an Arabic boy's name, given in France mostly in the 2000s and 2010s.

Meaning

Dalil means "guide, proof".

Origin

Arabic.

History

Found in France since 1969, Dalil peaked in the early 2010s, notably in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Île-de-France. It is still given today.

Popularity of the name Dalil

Dalil in France

1196thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (80 births)
1,445babies named Dalil in France since 1900
04080 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Dalil was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 540 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Dalil. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Dalil in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 30 births a year on average, against 37 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dalil mean?

Dalil means "guide, proof".

What is the origin of the name Dalil?

Arabic.

Is Dalil a girl's or a boy's name?

Dalil is a boy's name.