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Dalilah

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Pronounced duh-LY-luh /dəˈlaɪ.lə/High

Meaning: Delicate, languishing; spelling variant of Delilah, from Hebrew dalilah (weak, languishing, delicate)High

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Delilah, the Hebrew name meaning 'delicate' or 'languishing.' The biblical Delilah, who cut Samson's hair, gives the name dramatic power; the -ali- spelling softens its appearance.

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Origin HighHebrew, Arabic

MeaningDelicate, languishing; spelling variant of Delilah, from Hebrew dalilah (weak, languishing, delicate)

U.S. rank (2024)#1049 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births238 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,935

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Dalilah is a variant spelling of Delilah, from Hebrew dalilah (weak, languishing, delicate). In the Hebrew Bible, Delilah is the Philistine woman who discovers the source of Samson's strength and betrays him. The name's meaning ironically reflects the weakness she caused.

Delilah and its variants have risen strongly in the U.S. since the 2000s, aided by the Plain White T's hit song Hey There Delilah (2007). Dalilah is an alternate spelling ranked #1049 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Tom Jones's 1968 hit song Delilah helped keep the name in popular consciousness for decades after the biblical story faded from everyday reference — proving that a pop song can do as much for a name as any saint.

Overall data confidence 88%

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Variations

DelilahDalilaDelila

Nicknames

DaliLilaLili

Famous Bearers

★Delilah (biblical)
Biblical figure in the Book of Judges; the Philistine woman who discovered the secret of Samson's strength and cut his hair, causing his capture.

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Delilah— the standard spelling of the same biblical name

Dalila— the Spanish/Italian spelling of the same name

Lila— shares the -lila sound of the name's ending

Lilah— soft -lah ending name with the same gentle quality

Samara— three-syllable name with biblical resonance and similar soft sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dalilah mean?

Dalilah means 'delicate' or 'languishing,' as a spelling variant of Delilah, from Hebrew dalilah.

How do you pronounce Dalilah?

It's said duh-LY-luh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dalilah a boy or girl name?

Dalilah is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Dalilah?

Dalilah ranked #1049 for U.S. girls in 2024.