Delilah

At a Glance: Name: Delilah – Meaning: Delicate, or possibly 'delicate one' – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: dih-LY-lah

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Delilah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, pronounced dih-LY-lah, and its meaning is delicate, or possibly 'delicate one'. It has a classic feel, the kind of name that sounds familiar and well-established without being dated. If you want something soft in meaning with a long-standing, traditional style, Delilah fits.

Meaning & Origin of Delilah

Meaning: Delicate, or possibly 'delicate one'.

Origin: Hebrew.

How to Pronounce Delilah

Phonetic: dih-LY-lah   IPA: /dɪˈlaɪlə/

Popularity of Delilah

Delilah ranked #50 in the U.S. in 2024, with 4,240 babies given the name that year. That is both its latest and its highest rank in the Social Security records, which run from 1880 to 2024, so 2024 is its most popular year yet.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Delilah mean?

Delicate, or possibly ‘delicate one’.

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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