Delilah

Delilah is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. Its exact meaning is debated among name scholars. In 2024 it was given to 4,240 girls in the United States.

Delilah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/dɪˈlaɪlə/

About the name Delilah

Delilah belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Delilah first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #50 in 2024, and in 2024 4,240 babies received the name — 62,507 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Delilah in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#50 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Delilah in 2024
4,240
Total since 1880
62,507

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Delilah mean?

The meaning of Delilah is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Hebrew and Biblical origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Delilah a boy or girl name?

Delilah is a girl name. In 2024, 4,240 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Delilah?

Delilah comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Delilah?

Delilah first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #50 in 2024, and 4,240 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Delilah?

Delilah is pronounced /dɪˈlaɪlə/ (IPA).

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