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Dalila

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Pronounced dah-LEE-lah /daˈliː.la/Low

Meaning: Gentle, delicate, languishingLow

In 30 seconds: Dalila is the Italian, Spanish, and Arabic form of the biblical Delilah, meaning gentle or delicate. In the Old Testament, Delilah was the Philistine woman who cut Samson's hair, but the name's actual meaning is simply gentle and languishing.
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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic
MeaningGentle, delicate, languishing
U.S. rank (2025)#1528 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births139 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,042

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919442025

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

Dalila is the Latin, Italian, Spanish, and Arabic rendering of the Hebrew name Delilah, from the root meaning to hang low or be gentle, languishing. The biblical Delilah appears in Judges 16 as the Philistine woman who seduced Samson.

In many countries, Dalila is preferred over the English Delilah, especially in Latin American, Italian, and Arab cultures. The name's beauty has historically overcome its biblical associations of betrayal.

Did you know? Despite Delilah's biblical association with betrayal, the name's actual Hebrew meaning is simply gentle or delicate — and opera lovers know the name from Saint-Saens's dramatic opera Samson et Dalila (1877).
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Delilah

Variations

DelilahDelilaDalilah

Nicknames

DaliLilaLili

Famous Bearers

  • ★Delilah (biblical) (biblical)
    Woman in the Book of Judges who learned the secret of Samson's strength; Dalila is the Latin/Romance form of the name

If you like Dalila…

Delilah— English form of same biblical name
Lilah— Similar sound and gentle meaning
Dahlia— Similar Dali- sound, flower name
Layla— Similar three-syllable feminine name with Arabic roots

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Frequently Asked

What does Dalila mean?

Dalila means gentle or delicate in Hebrew, from the root meaning to hang low or languish. It is the Italian, Spanish, and Arabic form of Delilah.

Is Dalila the same as Delilah?

Yes, Dalila and Delilah are the same name in different language traditions. Dalila is used in Italian, Spanish, and Arabic contexts.

How do you pronounce Dalila?

Dalila is pronounced dah-LEE-lah, with three syllables and stress on the second.

What are nicknames for Dalila?

Nicknames for Dalila include Dali, Lila, and Lili.

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