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Dahlilah

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Pronounced duh-LY-lah /dəˈlaɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Delilah, from the Hebrew, usually read as 'delicate' or 'languishing.' Delilah is the woman in the story of Samson, which we note neutrally. Lush and lyrical.Low

In 30 seconds: A lush spelling of Delilah: Dahlilah reads 'delicate' (said 'duh-LY-lah'). Lyrical and romantic.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA variant spelling of Delilah, from the Hebrew, usually read as 'delicate' or 'languishing.' Delilah is the woman in the story of Samson, which we note neutrally. Lush and lyrical.
U.S. rank (2021)#15785 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020092021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dahlilah is a form of Delilah, from the Hebrew for 'delicate; languishing,' with a decorative -h. Lyrical and romantic — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'duh-LY-lah').

It appears rarely in this spelling, next to Delilah. Rare, lush, and lyrical.

Did you know? Dahlilah respells Delilah, from the Hebrew for 'delicate' or 'languishing' — the woman in the Samson story, which we note neutrally — a lush, lyrical name (said 'duh-LY-lah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Dahlilah — Delilah variant; Hebrew 'delicate; languishing'

Variations

DelilahDalilaDelila

Nicknames

DahliLila

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If you like Dahlilah…

Delilah— the standard spelling
Dalia— a like Da- flowing name
Lila— a like soft -lila sound
Adaliah— a like lyrical -iah name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dahlilah mean?

Dahlilah is a spelling of Delilah, Hebrew for 'delicate' or 'languishing'; Delilah is the woman in the Samson story, noted neutrally.

How do you pronounce Dahlilah?

It's said duh-LY-lah /dəˈlaɪ.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dahlilah a boy or girl name?

Dahlilah is a girl's name.

How popular is Dahlilah?

Dahlilah is a rare name in the U.S.

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