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Dalylah

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Pronounced də-LY-lah /dəˈlaɪ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Delilah/Dalila — from Hebrew Delilah, 'delicate; languishing, amorous' (also linked to 'night')Low

In 30 seconds: Delicate: Dalylah spells Delilah/Dalila — 'delicate; languishing'. Soft, lyrical, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningSpelling of Delilah/Dalila — from Hebrew Delilah, 'delicate; languishing, amorous' (also linked to 'night')
U.S. rank (2024)#5317 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 584

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920012024

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

Dalylah is an elaborated spelling of Delilah/Dalila — from Hebrew Delilah, 'delicate; languishing, amorous' (sometimes also linked to layla, 'night'). A soft, lyrical name; the Dal-/-ylah styling personalizes it (said 'də-LY-lah').

It registers thinly beside Delilah. Rare, delicate at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Delilah means 'delicate; languishing, amorous' in Hebrew (also linked to 'night') — Dalylah is an elaborated spelling, soft and lyrical (despite Delilah's biblical story, the name is beloved for its melody).
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Delilah — root etymology

Variations

DelilahDalilaDelyla

Nicknames

Lyla

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If you like Dalylah…

Delilah— the standard spelling
Dalila— the Spanish/Swahili form
Leila— a sound-neighbor 'night' girls' name
Dalilah— shares Dalylah's Hebrew roots
Devorah— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dalylah mean?

Dalylah spells Delilah/Dalila — Hebrew 'delicate; languishing'.

How do you pronounce Dalylah?

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

Is Dalylah a boy or girl name?

Dalylah is a girl's name.

How popular is Dalylah?

Dalylah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Delilah is more common.

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