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At a Glance: Name: Delilah – Origin: Hebrew (Biblical) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: dih-LY-lah
Delilah is a classic name with Hebrew, Biblical roots, pronounced dih-LY-lah. You may have come across the claim that it means "delicate" or "weak" from the Hebrew root dalal, but that's not something reference sources actually back up — the name's meaning is considered uncertain. It's a name that's been around for generations without needing an explained meaning to carry weight.
Meaning & Origin of Delilah
Origin: Hebrew (Biblical).
A common claim: Delilah is widely said to mean 'delicate' or 'weak,' often linked to the Hebrew root dalal. Actually: Delilah's meaning is uncertain. It has a Hebrew origin, but no source ties it to 'delicate' or 'weak.'
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Delilah
Phonetic: dih-LY-lah IPA: /dɪˈlaɪlə/
Popularity of Delilah
Delilah ranked #50 in the U.S. in 2024, given to 4,240 babies that year — its highest point in Social Security Administration records going back to 1880.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Delilah mean?
Delilah is widely said to mean ‘delicate’ or ‘weak,’ often linked to the Hebrew root dalal. Delilah’s meaning is uncertain. It has a Hebrew origin, but no source ties it to ‘delicate’ or ‘weak.’
How do you pronounce Delilah?
Delilah is pronounced dih-LY-lah (IPA: /dɪˈlaɪlə/).
Is Delilah a popular name right now?
Delilah is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #50 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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