Delilah: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced dih-LY-luh · 3 syllables
Delilah means “delicate”, from Hebrew.
Borrowed from Hebrew (d'lila, “[she who] weakened”).
- Meaning
- delicate
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- dih-LY-luh
- US rank (2025)
- #51
- US babies a year
- about 4,155 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Biblical
How popular is Delilah?
Delilah was the #51 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,137 babies. It’s rising: up 69% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #51 |
| England & Wales | #62 |
| Scotland | #276 |
| Northern Ireland | #178 |
| Ireland | #162 |
| Canada | #156 |
| Australia | #64 |
How old are people named Delilah?
Half of US adults named Delilah are older than 30; most are between 18 and 73. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Delilah
What does the name Delilah mean?
Delilah means “delicate”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Delilah?
Delilah is pronounced dih-LY-luh.
How popular is the name Delilah?
Delilah was the #51 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,137 babies. It’s rising: up 69% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Delilah?
Half of US adults named Delilah are older than 30. Most are between 18 and 73.