Delilah
Delilah first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2024, when 4,254 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,137.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Delilah popular?
Near its peak Delilah is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
| 2020s | 23,499 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25,018 | |
| 2000s | 7,610 | |
| 1990s | 1,822 | |
| 1980s | 1,895 | |
| 1970s | 1,477 | |
| 1960s | 802 | |
| 1950s | 1,633 | |
| 1940s | 740 | |
| 1930s | 539 | |
| 1920s | 605 | |
| 1910s | 501 | |
| 1900s | 195 | |
| 1890s | 209 | |
| 1880s | 138 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Delilah mean?
Meaning uncertain. Usually traced to the root dalal, 'to hang low, be low, languish, weaken,' giving the common glosses 'delicate' or '(she who) weakened' — and the Samson narrative plays on her bringing him low (Judges 16). Competing proposals include 'temptress' (from an Arabic root) and a shortened theophoric tied to Ishtar; some lexicons simply mark it 'unknown.' Treat as disputed.
Nicknames for Delilah
- Lila
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Delilah mean?
Delilah means delicate / languishing (disputed). Meaning uncertain. Usually traced to the root dalal, 'to hang low, be low, languish, weaken,' giving the common glosses 'delicate' or '(she who) weakened' — and the Samson narrative plays on her bringing him low (Judges 16). Competing proposals include 'temptress' (from an Arabic root) and a shortened theophoric tied to Ishtar; some lexicons simply mark it 'unknown.' Treat as disputed.
What is the origin of the name Delilah?
Delilah is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Delilah?
Delilah is pronounced “dih-LY-lah.”
Is Delilah a boy or a girl name?
Delilah is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Delilah a popular name right now?
Delilah is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2024.
How popular is the name Delilah?
In 2025, Delilah ranked #51 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Delilah most popular?
Delilah was most popular in 2024, when about 4,254 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Delilah?
Common nicknames for Delilah include Lila.
What names are similar to Delilah?
Names similar to Delilah include Layla, Lily, Dahlia, Eliza.
What names go well with Delilah?
hebrew names that pair well with Delilah include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.