- Delilah Name Origin: Hebrew
- Pronunciation: dah-lie-lah
- See what 19 people think about Delilah
Delilah Name Meaning
A Hebrew name with a melodic sound, Delilah is rising in use. Meaning “delicate,” she’s a perfect moniker for a little girl.
Delilah is elegant yet approachable, lovely on a child and an adult alike. She can be shortened to Lilah if you choose or the adorable Dede, but she isn’t a name that’s automatically shortened if you’re not a fan of nicknames.
Delilah may have ancient roots, but she is a natural among today’s names. The -la suffix sound is trending with Camila, Layla, and Stella just some of its models. She may fit in the trend, but Delilah is anything but trendy and avoids feeling dated thanks to her history of use. While her Biblical ties aren’t the best, we think she’s grown to shed the association thanks to modern influences like the song “Hey There Delilah.” As more and more Delilahs arrive, the ties should continue to fade.
As far as personality goes, Little Delilah is confident, knowing what she wants without issue. She’s independent and bold in her style, unafraid to ruffle some feathers. She has a high fashion feel that we love, the perfect name for a little one born to entertain whether she loves to sing or dance.
Delilah has a few alternate spellings including Delila and Dalila. Similar names include Delia and Dahlia.
Delilah Name Popularity
How popular is the name Delilah? Here’s everything we know.
| Year | Rank | # Births | % Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 889 | 5 | 0.0014% |
| 1911 | — | 0 | 0% |
| 1912 | — | 0 | 0% |
| 1913 | 885 | 11 | 0.0019% |
| 1914 | 1,063 | 10 | 0.0014% |
| 1915 | 1,112 | 11 | 0.0012% |
| 1916 | 974 | 20 | 0.0021% |
| 1917 | 1,395 | 6 | 0.0006% |
| 1918 | 978 | 24 | 0.0022% |
| 1919 | 1,029 | 19 | 0.0018% |
| 1920 | 1,136 | 16 | 0.0014% |
| 1921 | 1,343 | 10 | 0.0009% |
| 1922 | 1,110 | 19 | 0.0017% |
| 1923 | 1,168 | 16 | 0.0014% |
| 1924 | 1,136 | 19 | 0.0016% |
| 1925 | 1,337 | 10 | 0.0009% |
| 1926 | 939 | 30 | 0.0027% |
| 1927 | 1,665 | 5 | 0.0005% |
| 1928 | 1,545 | 5 | 0.0005% |
| 1929 | 1,267 | 10 | 0.001% |
| 1930 | 1,061 | 19 | 0.0018% |
| 1931 | — | 0 | 0% |
| 1932 | — | 0 | 0% |
| 1933 | 1,438 | 6 | 0.0006% |
| 1934 | 1,417 | 6 | 0.0006% |
| 1935 | 1,145 | 12 | 0.0012% |
| 1936 | 928 | 22 | 0.0023% |
| 1937 | — | 0 | 0% |
| 1938 | 1,497 | 5 | 0.0005% |
| 1939 | — | 0 | 0% |
| 1940 | 1,569 | 5 | 0.0005% |
| 1941 | 1,007 | 21 | 0.0019% |
| 1942 | 616 | 102 | 0.0081% |
| 1943 | 964 | 30 | 0.0023% |
| 1944 | 1,209 | 14 | 0.0011% |
| 1945 | — | 0 | 0% |
| 1946 | 1,112 | 23 | 0.0016% |
| 1947 | 1,520 | 10 | 0.0006% |
| 1948 | 996 | 38 | 0.0024% |
| 1949 | 862 | 60 | 0.0037% |
| 1950 | 778 | 81 | 0.005% |
| 1951 | 675 | 120 | 0.0071% |
| 1952 | 565 | 185 | 0.0106% |
| 1953 | 586 | 176 | 0.0099% |
| 1954 | 726 | 114 | 0.0062% |
| 1955 | 795 | 98 | 0.0053% |
| 1956 | 713 | 135 | 0.0071% |
| 1957 | 763 | 127 | 0.0066% |
| 1958 | 915 | 79 | 0.0042% |
| 1959 | 1,062 | 54 | 0.0028% |
| 1960 | 868 | 96 | 0.0051% |
| 1961 | 1,078 | 58 | 0.0031% |
| 1962 | 1,086 | 53 | 0.0029% |
| 1963 | 1,438 | 22 | 0.0012% |
| 1964 | 1,824 | 11 | 0.0006% |
| 1965 | 1,539 | 18 | 0.0011% |
| 1966 | 1,701 | 13 | 0.0008% |
| 1967 | 1,758 | 12 | 0.0008% |
| 1968 | 1,443 | 24 | 0.0016% |
| 1969 | 1,179 | 45 | 0.0029% |
| 1970 | 835 | 116 | 0.0073% |
| 1971 | 906 | 94 | 0.0063% |
| 1972 | 1,008 | 68 | 0.005% |
| 1973 | 842 | 104 | 0.008% |
| 1974 | 881 | 97 | 0.0075% |
| 1975 | 932 | 88 | 0.0068% |
| 1976 | 960 | 82 | 0.0064% |
| 1977 | 899 | 106 | 0.0079% |
| 1978 | 890 | 109 | 0.0081% |
| 1979 | 792 | 146 | 0.0104% |
| 1980 | 974 | 98 | 0.0067% |
| 1981 | 1,140 | 70 | 0.0048% |
| 1982 | 945 | 108 | 0.0072% |
| 1983 | 713 | 185 | 0.0125% |
| 1984 | 729 | 172 | 0.0116% |
| 1985 | 715 | 192 | 0.0126% |
| 1986 | 886 | 131 | 0.0087% |
| 1987 | 785 | 174 | 0.0114% |
| 1988 | 888 | 143 | 0.0092% |
| 1989 | 1,035 | 117 | 0.0073% |
| 1990 | 1,185 | 95 | 0.0057% |
| 1991 | 1,132 | 108 | 0.0066% |
| 1992 | 1,285 | 86 | 0.0054% |
| 1993 | 1,250 | 87 | 0.0056% |
| 1994 | 1,242 | 89 | 0.0058% |
| 1995 | 1,094 | 112 | 0.0074% |
| 1996 | 1,116 | 111 | 0.0074% |
| 1997 | 889 | 178 | 0.012% |
| 1998 | 883 | 188 | 0.0126% |
| 1999 | 663 | 304 | 0.0203% |
| 2000 | 680 | 303 | 0.0198% |
| 2001 | 675 | 325 | 0.0216% |
| 2002 | 716 | 294 | 0.0196% |
| 2003 | 636 | 374 | 0.0246% |
| 2004 | 597 | 422 | 0.0277% |
| 2005 | 583 | 442 | 0.0289% |
| 2006 | 559 | 484 | 0.0309% |
| 2007 | 296 | 1,110 | 0.0704% |
| 2008 | 192 | 1,714 | 0.1109% |
| 2009 | 193 | 1,668 | 0.1116% |
| 2010 | 185 | 1,647 | 0.1143% |
| 2011 | 173 | 1,798 | 0.1262% |
| 2012 | 155 | 2,068 | 0.1451% |
| 2013 | 136 | 2,319 | 0.1629% |
| 2014 | 129 | 2,499 | 0.1715% |
| 2015 | 115 | 2,722 | 0.1871% |
| 2016 | 115 | 2,707 | 0.1877% |
| 2017 | 102 | 2,864 | 0.2052% |
| 2018 | 93 | 2,975 | 0.2165% |
| 2019 | 88 | 3,121 | 0.2305% |
| 2020 | 70 | 3,304 | 0.2596% |
| 2021 | 58 | 3,527 | 0.2885% |
| 2022 | 58 | 3,847 | 0.2916% |
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Names Like Delilah
If you like Delilah, you’ll love these other names like Delilah.
What names are diminutives of Delilah?
A diminutive is a name that’s like Delilah sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Delilah, but shorter.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Popularity | Other Gender |
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| Lila |
Night |
Arabic |
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| Lilah |
Night |
Arabic |
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| Lyla |
Night |
English |
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What names are variants of Delilah?
Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Delilah.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Popularity | Other Gender |
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| Dalila |
Delicate, gentle |
African |
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| Delila |
Languishing, lovelorn, seductive |
Hebrew |
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What names sound like Delilah?
If you like how Delilah sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Delilah.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Popularity | Other Gender |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deanna |
Valley; church leader |
English |
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| Delaney |
From the alder grove |
English |
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| Delia |
From Delos |
Greek |
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| Gelilah |
Rolling hills |
Hebrew |
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| Kalilah |
Darling, beloved |
Arabic |
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| Kelilah |
Victorious |
Hebrew |
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| Petulah |
Pertness |
Latin |
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| Tallulah |
Leaping water |
Native American |
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| Talula |
Leaping water |
Native American |
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What names are similar to Delilah?
Find a name that’s like Delilah, but just a little bit different.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Popularity | Other Gender |
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| Ariella |
Lion of God |
Hebrew |
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| Eden |
Paradise |
Hebrew |
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| Elliana |
My God has answered |
Hebrew |
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| Johanna |
God is gracious |
Hebrew |
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| Miriam |
Of the sea |
Hebrew |
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| Naomi |
Pleasant one |
Hebrew |
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| Ruth |
Friend |
Hebrew |
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| Samara |
Guardian |
Hebrew |
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| Sarai |
Princess |
Hebrew |
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| Selah |
Rock |
Hebrew |
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Siblings of Delilah
Mamas with kids named Delilah also have kids with these names.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Popularity | Other Gender |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel |
God will strengthen |
Hebrew |
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19 Comments
Goat Lover
I plan to name my goat to be born next year Delilah. Best name ever!
NotDelilah
This name slays it’s the best name
Carly
Our daughters name is Delilah Aubrey! Aubrey was my dad’s name. She will tell you she hates her name but I’m confident she will grow to love it. Best name ever in my book.
Dilijla
Dilijla that’s the way you spell it
NotDelilah
No.
NotDelilah
how dare you so rude
Stephanie
I love the name
Kayla
I had the name Delilah in my notes on my phone for years because to me it’s unique it has a meaning to it and of course the song ?.I love the name Delilah it fits her perfectly .
Alyssa
We chose Delilah because it sounds very feminine, dainty and more old-fashioned. We gave her the middle name Rose to which we call her ‘Delilah Rose’ more often than just her first name!
Delilah Smith
I hated it during elementary school. People continued to Mis-pronounce it.
Now Grown. I Love it.
So many Stars and regular people are naming their Daughters Delilah.
I found the true meanings of it and where it came from.
It Fits Me To A T.
Strong, Loving, and Determined.
Being a Leo. Adds Spice.
Erin Wutzke
Hi there, I have a week old girl and the moment she was born the name that came to me so strongly was Delilah. I love the name so much but the meanings I keep hearing are delicate and weak. I really want to give her this name and would be SO grateful if you could share with me what you have discovered about it’s true meaning! My email is erinwutzke@gmail.com.
Jennifer
We named our daughter Delilah Lynn after my mom (Diane Lynn) and my husband’s mom (Denise Lynn).
Amberlynn
When i seen her i knew what her name ought to be. It wasn’t what we originally planned but it fits her perfectly.
Ashlee
Just feel the name is very beautiful
Nicole
My husband and i just heard the name and both really liked it. So we stuck with it
Jasmine
I love her
Monicca
I love the name! It’s not a name you hear often
Delilah
Delilah is such a cute beautiful name is perfect and it’s fits in with. girl
Katie
Named our daughter Delilah Pearl and our son Leonard (Leo) Walter. As a teacher, I have A LOT of name associations. My husband was very adamant about our children having their own name, meaning neither of us could ever have known anyone one with their names (first and middle included).
As for my son, I wanted an old man’s name. My husband and I realized that all the characters’ names on Seinfeld were “old” and we landed on Uncle Leo and paused. Decided to make it leonard. As for Walter, inspiration came from Wally from “Leave it to Beaver.”
For my daughter, things were much harder. I was team Pearl from the get go (taking inspiration from Adam McKay’s daughter from “The Landlord” video with Will Ferrell (if you haven’t seen it, DO IT)). My husband thought it was just okay. I wanted my kids to not be one of a million Jacksons, Aidens, Sophias, etc so my rule was to not be in the social security top 100 for the past few years. My husband and I thought for awhile about Delilah because we didn’t want her name to be “cheesy” as the song “hey there, Delilah” was HUGE while we were in high school, which was when we began dating also. Eventually we realized, we both like it and it fits our ridiculous parameters so who cares what the association is (which is kinda cute anyway?). And thus, she was Delilah Pearl (about a week before she was born).
BOTTOM LINE: Look through the social security website for names if you’re wanting stats on your child’s peers’ names. Whether you want to be on trend or unique it’ll help!