girl's name
Dilys
DIL-iss (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 215
Dilys is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1946 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Dilys is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2024, when 13 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 75,279 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dilys Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 44 |
How Popular Is Dilys?
In 2025, Dilys was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Dilys Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dilys
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dilys Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dilys over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dilys
- Welsh DIL-iss
Sibling Names for Dilys
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dilys — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dilys
How popular is the name Dilys?
In 2025, Dilys was given to 7 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Dilys a girl's or a boy's name?
Dilys is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dilys?
Dilys has 2 syllables.
When was Dilys most popular?
Dilys peaked in 2024, when 13 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Dilys a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Dilys currently ranks #3,407 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.