Delilah

Rank 58th Girl Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Delilah was 58th most popular baby name for girls and 156th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 3,853 babies were named Delilah in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 873 babies in the United States were named Delilah. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 3.4% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Delilah is around 11 to 15 years old.

The name "Delilah" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Delilah include Dee and Lilah.

Delilah Meaning & Origin

Delilah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "delicate" or "dainty," often associated with beauty and charm from its biblical connections.

The name Delilah is described as cheerful, sensitively skillful and enigmatic.

Pronunciation

Delilah is pronounced duh-lai-luh in English. The name Delilah has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Delilah

  • Delilah is a prominent figure in the Old Testament of the Bible, known for her relationship with Samson, whom she betrayed to the Philistines by cutting his hair.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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