Delilah
Hebrew girl's name meaning “delicate; she who weakened”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- delicate; she who weakened
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #52
- Born in 2023
- 4,045
Meaning & origin
Delilah comes from the Hebrew, linked to 'delicate' and to a root meaning 'to weaken'. In the Bible she coaxed the secret of Samson's strength from him.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Delilah ranked #52 for girls. It has risen about 83 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 4,045 US girls were given the name Delilah.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #50 in 2024
“Unranked” means Delilah was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Lila, Dee
Delilah: frequently asked questions
What does the name Delilah mean?
Delilah is a Hebrew name meaning "delicate; she who weakened". Delilah comes from the Hebrew, linked to 'delicate' and to a root meaning 'to weaken'. In the Bible she coaxed the secret of Samson's strength from him.
Where does the name Delilah come from?
Delilah is of Hebrew origin. Delilah comes from the Hebrew, linked to 'delicate' and to a root meaning 'to weaken'. In the Bible she coaxed the secret of Samson's strength from him.
Is Delilah a boy or a girl name?
Delilah is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Delilah?
In 2023, 4,045 US girls were given the name Delilah.
Is Delilah a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Delilah ranked #52 for girls. It has risen about 83 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for Delilah?
Common nicknames for Delilah include Lila, Dee.