Girl

Delilah

duh-LY-luh

Top 50 → Stable

✦ Meaning

“Hebrew origin meaning 'delicate' or 'weak,' though the biblical Delilah was known for her cunning. A name with mysterious, seductive historical weight.”

Popularity Over Time

Delilah US popularity rank over timeRank 1787 in 1966 to rank 50 in 2024. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#50#919#17871900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #50 in the United States.

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

3

Nicknames

LilaLilyDee

Style

StrongRomanticTimelessElegant

Famous Bearers

  • Tom Jones song 'Delilah'
  • Delilah from the Bible

Collections

Literary Names → Vintage Revival →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Universal appeal across Hebrew, Christian, and secular contexts

People Also Ask

Hebrew origin meaning 'delicate' or 'weak,' though the biblical Delilah was known for her cunning. A name with mysterious, seductive historical weight.

Delilah is currently ranked #50 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Popular nicknames for Delilah include Lila, Lily, Dee.

Names that pair beautifully with Delilah include Aurora, Cordelia, Seraphina, Isla, Iris.