AHEAD: The ultimate list of girl names starting with D.

If you’re looking for beautiful girl names beginning with D you’re in the right place!

Below, I’ve rounded up every D name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.

Below you’ll find over 50 names, their meanings, and current popularities.

Related: Boy Names that Start with D

“D” names trending in 2025

These girls’ names starting with D are climbing the charts right now!

Daisy

• Name meaning: Flower.
• Popularity: #110 (↑15)

Dallas

• Name meaning: Skilled. Also a city in North Texas.
• Popularity: This southern name ranks #615 (↑32) for girls and #252 for boys.

Dania

• Name meaning: God is my judge.
• Popularity: #853 (↑212)

Daniela or Daniella

• Name meaning: God is judge.
• Popularity: Daniela ranks #252 (↑5) and Daniella ranks #431 (↑18).

Danna

• Name meaning: God is my judge.
• Popularity: #295 (↑59)

Dayana

• Name meaning: Divine.
• Popularity: #486 (↑61)

Delaney

• Name meaning: Challenger’s descendant.
• Popularity: #234 (↑10)

Della

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: #647 (↑11)

Denver

• Name meaning: Place in Colorado meaning green valley.
• Popularity: This D name ranks #780 (↑82) for girls and #512 for boys.

Drew

• Name meaning: Strong and manly.
• Popularity: This D name ranks #761 (↑82) for girls and #540 for boys.

More on 2025 viral predictions in just a bit.

Popular “D” names for girls

These girl names starting with D are ranked in the top 1000.

Dahlia or Dalia

• Name meaning: Flower, branch, or gentle.
• Popularity: Dahlia ranks #253 and Dalia ranks #902.

Dakota

• Name meaning: Friend or ally.
• Popularity: #262

Daphne

• Name meaning: Laurel tree.
• Popularity: #241

Delilah

• Name meaning: Delicate.
• Popularity: #52

Demi

• Name meaning: Half or small.
• Popularity: #394

Diana

• Name meaning: Divine.
• Popularity: #228

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Gender-neutral “D” names

These nonbinary baby names starting with D would work for a boy or a girl!

Dale

• Name meaning: Valley.
• Popularity: This one-syllable name isn’t ranking for either gender.

Dalton

• Name meaning: Valley settlement.
• Popularity: This name ranks #513 for boys but isn’t ranking for girls.

Darcy

• Name meaning: Dark one.
• Popularity: This D name isn’t ranking for either gender.

Daryl

• Name meaning: Beloved.
• Popularity: This name meaning love isn’t ranking for either gender.

Devon or Devyn

• Name meaning: County in South West England.
• Popularity: Devon ranks #907 for boys. Neither Devon nor Devyn is ranking for girls.

Dylan

• Name meaning: Child of the sea.
• Popularity: This water name ranks #648 for girls and #34 for boys.

Unique girl names beginning with D

These baby names starting with D are uncommon and unique…

Dalary

• Name meaning: Of the air.
• Popularity: This bird-related name isn’t ranking.

Daleyza

• Name meaning: Invented name meaning delightful.
• Popularity: #448

Dara

• Name meaning: Wisdom or divine gift.
• Popularity: This great winter name isn’t ranking.

Davina

• Name meaning: Beloved.
• Popularity: #646

Deidra or Deirdre

• Name meaning: Melancholy.
• Popularity: Neither version of this Irish and Scottish name is ranked.

Delia

• Name meaning: Born on the island of Delos.
• Popularity: This great mermaid name isn’t ranking.

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Delphina or Delphine

• Name meaning: Woman from Greek city, Delphi.
• Popularity: Neither of these Greek names is ranked.

Dream

• Name meaning: Thoughts and images during sleep. Aspiration and hope.
• Popularity: #335

Dulce

• Name meaning: Sweet.
• Popularity: #781

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D girl names that are past their prime

Most of these D names peaked in popularity in previous decades and, while definitely still usable, may feel less fresh than other options.

👉🏼 Jump ahead to 2025 viral predictions if you wish.

Dominique

• Name meaning: Of God.
• Popularity: This 3-syllable name hasn’t ranked since 2010.

Desi

• Name meaning: Desired.
• Popularity: This short name isn’t ranking.

Danica

• Name meaning: Morning star.
• Popularity: This space-themed name hasn’t ranked since 2018.

Danielle

• Name meaning: God is judge.
• Popularity: #495

Deanna

• Name meaning: Divine or fertile.
• Popularity: This D name hasn’t ranked since 2013.

Desiree

• Name meaning: Desired.
• Popularity: This D name hasn’t ranked since 2017.

Destiny

• Name meaning: Fate.
• Popularity: #439

Deborah

• Name meaning: Bee.
• Popularity: #971

Denisse or Denise

• Name meaning: Devotee Of Dionysos, the ancient Greek god of wine, merriment, and theatre.
• Popularity: Neither of these girl names beginning with D is ranked.

Dani

• Name meaning: God is my judge.
• Popularity: #779

Dawn

• Name meaning: Daybreak.
• Popularity: This 4-letter name hasn’t ranked since 2000.

Dina or Deena

• Name meaning: Judged.
• Popularity: Neither of these girl names beginning with D is ranked.

Dior

• Name meaning: Golden.
• Popularity: #730

Dixie

• Name meaning: Dixie Land is a nickname for the southern U.S.
• Popularity: This southern name hasn’t ranked since 2015.

Dori or Dorie

• Name meaning: Gift or beloved.
• Popularity: Neither of these girl names beginning with D is ranked.

Dana or Dayna

• Name meaning: God is my judge.
• Popularity: Dana ranks #970 and Dayna isn’t ranking.

Will Any D Names Go Viral in 2025?

After conducting an extensive analysis of all 30 girl names beginning with D in the top 1000, none show the explosive momentum typically associated with viral growth.

Even the highest-ranked D names demonstrate stable rather than explosive trajectories. Delilah (#52) and Daisy (#110) maintain strong but steady positions.

The data shows promising but measured growth for names like Daphne (ranked #241, up 38 spots since 2022) and Dorothy (#467, up 22 spots).

Several D names are showing interesting momentum: Dallas (#615), Davina (#646), Demi (#394), and Daniella (#431). However, their year-over-year increases fall short of the 200+ spot jumps typically seen before a name goes viral.

For comparison, recent viral names like Nova jumped from #886 to #35 in just twelve years – a 96% increase in popularity. No D names show this kind of dramatic acceleration.

The data suggests these D names will continue their steady climbs rather than experiencing viral spikes in 2025. Dalia (#902), Drew (#761), and Dulce (#782) all show healthy but gradual growth patterns.

This steady growth pattern actually speaks to the enduring appeal of D names – they’re reliable choices that maintain consistent popularity rather than following viral trends.

Nicknames for girl names beginning with D

These are great if you love long names but want a shorter D-initial nickname.

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Dee

Short for: Delaney, Delilah, Deanna, Denise, Diana

Dani

Short for: Daniela, Daniella, Danielle, Danica

Del

Short for: Delaney, Delilah, Delphina, Delia

Dolly or Dollie

Short for: Dahlia, Dalia

Dot or Dottie

Short for: Dorothy, Dorothea, Dolores

Nicknames that don’t start with D:

Elle or Ellie

Short for: Daniella, Danielle, Delilah

Lanie

Short for: Delaney

Lila or Lilah

Short for: Delilah

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.

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The source for popularity data is SSN.

This article was originally published on Nov 24, 2021 and was updated on Jan 4, 2025.

Baby Girl Names Beginning with D