Baby Girl Names That Start With D
D-names land with a firm, grounded first beat: Daniel, Delilah, Declan. Hebrew classics run especially deep under this letter, while Irish picks such as Declan and Delaney and English surname styles like Dawson broaden the range. This page narrows the letter to 168 girl names, where American, English and Hebrew origins run strongest. Delilah (No. 51) and Daisy (No. 75) are the most popular D girl names in the 2025 U.S. Social Security rankings.
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Baby Girl Names That Start With D List
168 curated ideas with quick meanings or usage notes.
#1
Daisy
Meaning: Day's eye flower
Origin: English
#2
Delilah
Meaning: Delicate
Origin: Hebrew
#3
Darcie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#4
Darcy
Meaning: From Arcy
Origin: English
#5
Daphne
Meaning: Laurel tree
Origin: Greek
#6
Dua
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#7
Dorothy
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Greek
#8
Dottie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#9
Diana
Meaning: Divine, heavenly
Origin: Latin
#10
Darcey
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#11
Dolly
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#12
Dakota
Meaning: Friend, ally
Origin: Dakota
#13
Delilah-Rose
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#14
Darla
Meaning: Dear one or beloved
Origin: English nickname / modern English
#15
Dahlia
Meaning: Dahlia flower
Origin: Swedish surname / botanical
#16
Duaa
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#17
Dolcie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#18
Dulcie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#19
Daniella
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hebrew / Italian / Spanish
#20
Daria
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#21
Dalia
Meaning: Grapevine or branch
Origin: Arabic
#22
Demi
Meaning: Half or small
Origin: French
#23
Dollie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#24
Deborah
Meaning: Bee
Origin: Hebrew
#25
Daisy-Mae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#26
Diya
Meaning: Lamp or light
Origin: Sanskrit
#27
Daisie
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#28
Darcie-Mae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#29
Dorothea
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Greek
#30
Destiny
Meaning: Fate, fortune, or what is destined
Origin: English virtue word / Latin root
#31
Daya
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#32
Delilah-Mae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#33
Dana
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#34
Danielle
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hebrew
#35
Davina
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Scottish
#36
Daniela
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Spanish / Hebrew
#37
Dania
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#38
Darcie-Rae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#39
Delilah-Rae
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#40
Delphine
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#41
Dotty
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#42
Dora
Meaning: Gift
Origin: Spanish
#43
Daisy-May
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#44
Delphi
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#45
Dilara
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#46
Defne
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#47
Dina
Meaning: Judged or vindicated
Origin: Hebrew
#48
Divine
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#49
Daneen
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#50
Delia
Meaning: Popular England and Wales given name
Origin: English usage
#51
Desiree
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#52
Denise
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#53
Dominique
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#54
Deanna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#55
Delaney
Meaning: Descendant of Dubhshlaine
Origin: Irish surname
#56
Diamond
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#57
Dawn
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#58
Donna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#59
Diane
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#60
Dulce
Meaning: Sweet
Origin: Spanish / Latin
#61
Devon
Meaning: From Devon
Origin: English place name
#62
Destinee
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#63
Devin
Meaning: Poet, divine, or descendant of Damhan depending on root
Origin: Irish / English
#64
Deja
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#65
Debra
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#66
Danica
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#67
Darlene
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#68
Danna
Meaning: God is my judge, or Danish one depending on usage
Origin: Hebrew / Scandinavian / modern Spanish
#69
Desirae
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#70
Dylan
Meaning: Great tide
Origin: Welsh
#71
Dayana
Meaning: Divine or heavenly; Diana-family form
Origin: Latin / Spanish usage
#72
Dianna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#73
Danika
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#74
Dallas
Meaning: Meadow dwelling or valley settlement
Origin: Scottish surname / place name
#75
Damaris
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#76
Dayna
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#77
Devyn
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#78
Destiney
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#79
Destini
Meaning: Popular U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#80
Drew
Meaning: Strong or manly
Origin: English / Greek
#81
Dara
Meaning: Oak tree, wise, or wealthy
Origin: Irish / Persian / Hebrew
#82
Daleyza
Meaning: Modern invented or elaborated name; meaning uncertain
Origin: Modern American / Spanish usage
#83
Da-eun
Meaning: many, all, or generous Da plus grace, kindness, or silver Eun depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#84
Da-hye
Meaning: many or generous Da plus wisdom, grace, or favour Hye depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#85
Da-in
Meaning: many, all, or generous Da plus benevolence or person In depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#86
Da-som
Meaning: love in older native Korean usage
Origin: Korean
#87
Da-bi
Meaning: meaning varies; can suggest much, rain, or brightness depending on writing
Origin: Korean
#88
Dan-bi
Meaning: welcome rain or sweet rain in Korean
Origin: Korean
#89
Da-mi
Meaning: many or generous Da plus beauty Mi depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#90
Da-young
Meaning: many or generous Da plus flower, glory, or brightness Young depending on hanja
Origin: Korean
#91
Diem
Meaning: Beautiful or graceful depending on tone and character
Origin: Vietnamese
#92
Diep
Meaning: Leaf
Origin: Vietnamese
#93
Dieu
Meaning: Subtle, exquisite, or wonderful
Origin: Vietnamese
#94
Dung
Meaning: Grace, tolerance, beauty, or appearance depending on character
Origin: Vietnamese
#95
Duyen
Meaning: Charm, fate, or spiritual connection
Origin: Vietnamese
#96
Duangdao
Meaning: star
Origin: Thai
#97
Duangkamol
Meaning: heart or lotus-heart image
Origin: Thai
#98
Duangrat
Meaning: jewel orb
Origin: Thai
#99
Dao
Meaning: star
Origin: Thai
#100
Darika
Meaning: star
Origin: Thai
#101
Dalary
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#102
Dixie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#103
Della
Meaning: Noble, or of the family; short form of Adela and related names
Origin: Germanic / Italian / English
#104
Dani
Meaning: God is my judge; Danielle or Daniel short form
Origin: Hebrew / English nickname
#105
Dalilah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#106
Denver
Meaning: Green valley
Origin: English place name
#107
Dariana
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#108
Dior
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#109
Delanie
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#110
Dayanna
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#111
Dalila
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#112
Dream
Meaning: Dream, vision, or aspiration
Origin: English word name
#113
Denisse
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#114
Darby
Meaning: Deer town
Origin: English
#115
Doris
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#116
Desire
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#117
Devorah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#118
Daenerys
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#119
Deasia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#120
Debora
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#121
Dafne
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#122
Delylah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#123
Dasha
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#124
Dawson
Meaning: Son of David
Origin: English
#125
Danni
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#126
Damiyah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#127
Draya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#128
Dayanara
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#129
Daliyah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#130
Daleysa
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#131
Dailyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#132
Dawsyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#133
Dasia
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#134
Danya
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#135
Denali
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#136
Daelyn
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#137
Denim
Meaning: Denim fabric
Origin: English word name / French place-root
#138
Dakotah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#139
Danae
Meaning: Parched or judge; myth name
Origin: Greek
#140
Daniyah
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#141
Delani
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#142
Delany
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#143
Delainey
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#144
Dylann
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#145
Dinah
Meaning: Judged or vindicated
Origin: Hebrew
#146
Dynasty
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#147
Daylin
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#148
Delila
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#149
Dayra
Meaning: Distinctive U.S. given name
Origin: American usage
#150
Dolores
Meaning: Sorrows
Origin: Spanish
#151
Dagmar
Meaning: Day maiden or famous day
Origin: Germanic
#152
Demeter
Meaning: Earth mother
Origin: Greek
#153
Dimitra
Meaning: Follower of Demeter
Origin: Greek
#154
Dannah
Meaning: Judged or vindicated
Origin: Hebrew
#155
Deirdre
Meaning: Sorrowful or broken-hearted
Origin: Irish
#156
Dymphna
Meaning: Fawn or poetess
Origin: Irish
#157
Delyth
Meaning: Pretty or neat
Origin: Welsh
#158
Derwen
Meaning: Oak tree
Origin: Welsh
#159
Dilys
Meaning: Genuine or sincere
Origin: Welsh
#160
Decima
Meaning: Tenth
Origin: Latin
#161
Domitia
Meaning: Tamed or of the Domitius family
Origin: Latin
#162
Domitilla
Meaning: Little Domitia
Origin: Latin
#163
Drusa
Meaning: Strong or of the Drusus family
Origin: Latin
#164
Drusilla
Meaning: Little Drusa
Origin: Latin
#165
Dagny
Meaning: New day
Origin: Scandinavian
#166
Davia
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Scottish
#167
Domenica
Meaning: Belonging to the Lord
Origin: Italian
#168
Donatella
Meaning: Given
Origin: Italian
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Gender Mix
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Sound And Flow
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Length Mix
Short names
22
Compact names that can pair well with longer surnames or double-barrel middle names.
Examples: Dua, Duaa, Demi, Diya, Daya, Dana.
Medium names
122
Balanced names with enough sound to feel complete while still staying easy to say.
Examples: Daisy, Delilah, Darcie, Darcy, Daphne, Dorothy.
Long names
24
Longer names that often bring formal style, rhythm, and nickname options.
Examples: Delilah-Rose, Daniella, Daisy-Mae, Darcie-Mae, Dorothea, Delilah-Mae.
Common Endings
Ending sounds affect flow with the surname and can make names feel softer, sharper, brighter, or more traditional.
Ends in A
57
Examples: Dua, Diana, Dakota, Darla, Dahlia, Duaa.
Ends in E
33
Examples: Darcie, Daphne, Dottie, Delilah-Rose, Dolcie, Dulcie.
Ends in Y
16
Examples: Daisy, Darcy, Dorothy, Darcey, Dolly, Destiny.
Ends in N
15
Examples: Daneen, Dawn, Devon, Devin, Dylan, Devyn.
Popular D Baby Names In U.S. SSA 2025 Data
These are the highest-count D names in the U.S. SSA 2025 baby-name data. Treat this as a U.S. popularity signal, then use the full list above for meanings, origins, and a wider mix of styles.
Girl names
- Delilah rank #51 - 4,137 births
- Daisy rank #75 - 3,206 births
- Daphne rank #178 - 1,740 births
- Dahlia rank #215 - 1,420 births
- Delaney rank #242 - 1,283 births
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby name data, 2025. SSA public files include names with at least five births in a year; non-name records are excluded from this editorial summary.
Useful Styles In This List
Popular and familiar
Recognisable names that are useful when you want the shortlist to feel familiar rather than experimental.
Examples: Daisy, Delilah, Darcie, Darcy, Daphne, Dua, Dorothy, Dottie.
Classic
Longer-lasting names that tend to work beyond one naming trend or birth year.
Examples: Darcy, Dorothy, Diana, Darla, Daniella, Deborah, Dorothea, Danielle.
Modern
Contemporary-feeling names, shorter forms, and names that fit current baby-name browsing habits.
Examples: Dakota, Demi, Destiny, Desiree, Denise, Dominique, Deanna, Delaney.
Nature
Names connected with plants, seasons, sky, water, animals, landscape, or natural imagery.
Examples: Daisy, Daphne, Dahlia, Dalia, Deborah, Devon, Dylan, Dara.
Spiritual and meaning-led
Names where meaning, faith tradition, virtue, or symbolic use may matter more than sound alone.
Examples: Delilah, Dorothy, Daniella, Diya, Dorothea, Danielle, Daniela, Dina.
Distinctive
Less expected choices that may suit parents looking beyond the most familiar shortlist.
Examples: Demi, Dalary, Dixie, Della, Dani, Dalilah, Denver, Dariana.
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