AHEAD: The ultimate list of girl names starting with D.
If you’re looking for a beautiful girls’ name starting with the letter D, you’re in the right place!
Perhaps you’re planning to honor a family member whose name begins (or began) with the letter D.
Or you’ve got an “D” theme for your kids’ names.
Or maybe you just happen to like the letter D. (Totally valid, btw).
Below, I’ve rounded up every single D name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.
I’ve also included each name’s meaning and current popularity—which will hopefully help you narrow down your list of favorites.
As I was putting together this list of D names, several things completely surprised me:
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- There is one single D name ranking in the top 100—Delilah.
- There’s also only one D name ranking in the top 200—Daisy.
- After you consolidate spelling variations of names like Daniela and Denisse, there are only 28 D names ranking in the top 1000! That number is tiny compared to other letters like A.
- There are quite a few names that I think of as dated (such as Dorothy and Deborah) that are ranking in the top 1000.
- There are also a few names in the top 1000 that I’ve never seen or heard before, such as Daleyza.
Go check them out for yourself and see what you think!
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Related: Boy Names that Start with D
Popular “D” names for girls
Kicking off our list of girls’ names beginning with D with monikers that are popular in the United States right now. All of these are in the top 350.
Daisy
- Name meaning: Flower name.
- Popularity: #143
Dakota
- Name meaning: Friend or ally.
- Popularity: #261
Delaney
- Name meaning: Challenger’s decendant.
- Popularity: #312
Delilah
- Name meaning: Delicate.
- Popularity: #69
Demi
- Name meaning: Half or small.
- Popularity: #338
If you like these popular D names for girls, you might also like this list of modern girl names.
Gender neutral “D” names
Gender neutral baby names are definitely “in” right now, and I’m all about this! Here are some cool options that start with the letter D…
Dallas
- Name meaning: Skilled. Also a city in North Texas.
- Popularity: This southern “D” name ranks #630 for girls and #271 for boys.
Dalton
- Name meaning: Valley settlement.
- Popularity: This name ranks #467 for boys but isn’t ranking for girls.
Darcy
- Name meaning: Dark one.
- Popularity: This baby name starting with “D” is not currently popular for either gender.
Daryl
- Name meaning: Beloved.
- Popularity: This “D” name is not ranking for either gender.
Denver
- Name meaning: Place in Colorado meaning green valley.
- Popularity: Denver ranks #894 for girls and #527 for boys.
Devon or Devyn
- Name meaning: County in South West England.
- Popularity: Devon ranks #672 for boys and hasn’t ranked for girls since 2005. Devyn last ranked for girls in 2013.
Drew
- Name meaning: Strong and manly.
- Popularity: This “D” baby name ranks #944 for girls and #530 for boys.
Dylan
- Name meaning: Child of the sea.
- Popularity: Dylan ranks #496 for girls and #43 for boys.
If you like these unisex D names, you might also like this list of edgy names or these tree names for girls.
Short “D” names for girls
These baby names starting with D are just 4 or 5 letters long! Most of them are two syllables.
Dale
- Name meaning: Valley.
- Popularity: This “D” name is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.
Dana or Dayna
- Name meaning: God is my judge.
- Popularity: #948
Dani
- Name meaning: God is my judge.
- Popularity: #802
Danna
- Name meaning: God is my judge.
- Popularity: #488
Dara
- Name meaning: Wisdom or divine gift.
- Popularity: This girls’ name beginning with “D” is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.
Dawn
- Name meaning: Daybreak.
- Popularity: This “D” girls’ name hasn’t ranked since 2000.
Delia
- Name meaning: Born on the island of Delos.
- Popularity: This baby name that starts with the letter “D” is not currently popular for girls in the U.S.
Della
- Name meaning: Noble.
- Popularity: #916
Desi
- Name meaning: Desired.
- Popularity: This “D” name is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.
Dina or Deena
- Name meaning: Judged.
- Popularity: This girls’ name starting with “D” is not ranking in the top 1000 baby names.
Dior
- Name meaning: Golden.
- Popularity: #499
Dixie
- Name meaning: Dixie Land is a nickname for the southern U.S.
- Popularity: This girls’ “D” name hasn’t ranked since 2015.
Dori
- Name meaning: Gift or beloved.
- Popularity: This baby name that starts with the letter “D” is not currently popular for girls in the U.S.
If you like these short D names for girls, you might also like this list of names for rainbow babies.
Timeless “D” names for girls
These timeless girls’ names beginning with D have stood the test of time. They don’t tend to evoke any particular decade.
Danica
- Name meaning: Morning star.
- Popularity: This girls’ “D” name hasn’t ranked since 2018.
Daniela or Daniella
- Name meaning: God is judge.
- Popularity: Daniela is quite popular at #229 and Daniella ranks #413.
Danielle
- Name meaning: God is judge.
- Popularity: #448
Deanna
- Name meaning: Divine or fertile.
- Popularity: This girls’ name beginning with D hasn’t ranked since 2013.
Deidra
- Name meaning: Melancholy.
- Popularity: This girls’ name starting with “D” is not ranking in the top 1000 baby names.
Desiree
- Name meaning: Desired.
- Popularity: This “D” name hasn’t ranked since 2017.
Destiny
- Name meaning: Fate.
- Popularity: #351
Dominique
- Name meaning: Of God.
- Popularity: This girls’ “D” name hasn’t ranked since 2010.
If you like these timeless girl names with D as the first letter, you might also like this list of Victorian girl names or these badass girl names.
Unique “D” names for girls
Here are some baby names beginning with D that are uncommon and unique…
Dahlia
- Name meaning: Flower.
- Popularity: #352
Dalary
- Name meaning: Of the air.
- Popularity: #943
Daleyza
- Name meaning: Invented name meaning delightful.
- Popularity: #376
Davina
- Name meaning: Beloved.
- Popularity: #629
Dayana
- Name meaning: Divine.
- Popularity: #609
Delphina
- Name meaning: Woman from Greek city, Delphi.
- Popularity: This “D” name is not currently popular for baby girls in the U.S.
Dream
- Name meaning: Thoughts and images during sleep. Aspiration and hope.
- Popularity: #407
Dulce
- Name meaning: Sweet.
- Popularity: #735
If you like uncommon girl names with D as the first letter, you might also like this list of space names.
“D” names for girls that are ranking but sound outdated
All of the following girl names beginning with D are ranking in the top 1000 baby names. However, in my personal opinion, they don’t sound very modern, which is why I’ve listed them separately.
Deborah
- Name meaning: Bee.
- Popularity: #907
Denisse or Denise
- Name meaning: Devotee Of Dionysos, the ancient Greek god of wine, merriment, and theatre.
- Popularity: Denisse ranks #854 and Denise ranks #872.
Diana
- Name meaning: Divine.
- Popularity: #244
Dorothy
- Name meaning: Gift of God.
- Popularity: #534
More baby names for girls
Before we get to middle name ideas, here are a few related articles that may be helpful if you’re still looking for the perfect name.
Middle name ideas for first names beginning with D
Here are some beautiful first + middle name combinations for a first name that starts with D.
| Dahlia Paige Daisy Abigail Dakota Sage Dalary Reese Dale Magnolia Daleyza Ivy Dallas Harlow Dalton Oakley Dana Phoenix Dani Mackenzie Danica Hadley Daniela Aubrey Danielle Madelyn Danna Blake Dara Juliette Darcy Hart Daryl Hailey Davina Violet Dawn Sophia Dayana Faye Deanna Jade Deborah Rose Deidra Madison |
Delaney Rylan Delia Penelope Delilah Piper Della Juliana Delphina Sophie Demi Alexandra Denisse Hannah Denver Brooke Desi Avery Desiree Scarlett Destiny Mia Devon Olivia Diana Belle Dina Hazel Dior Ariella Dixie Palmer Dominique Ella Dori Reagan Dorothy Blaire Dream Isabella Drew Blakely Dulce Sierra Dylan Lennox |
Final thoughts on girl names starting with D
There you have it: a whole bunch of great D names to choose from!
As you can see, there aren’t a lot of super popular names that start with D, but don’t let that deter you from choosing one for your daughter.
Before you make any final decisions, make sure you’re comfortable with the name’s meaning and double check that your baby’s initials don’t spell anything undesirable.
Oh, and in case you want my 2 cents, my favorite D names are Demi and Denver.
Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect girl name that starts with the letter D!
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