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Delaila

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

Meaning: Delaila is a modern spelling of Delilah, from Hebrew Delilah, traditionally glossed 'delicate' or 'languishing'; she is the woman of the Samson story in the Book of Judges. The spelling is a contemporary variation.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Delilah: Hebrew, traditionally read 'delicate' (said 'duh-LY-luh').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningDelaila is a modern spelling of Delilah, from Hebrew Delilah, traditionally glossed 'delicate' or 'languishing'; she is the woman of the Samson story in the Book of Judges. The spelling is a contemporary variation.
U.S. rank (2024)#13861 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 309

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819702024

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

Delaila spells Delilah, a Hebrew name from the Book of Judges traditionally glossed 'delicate' or 'languishing'. Long avoided because of the Samson story, Delilah returned to fashion in the last few decades on the strength of its sound alone, and spellings like Delaila have followed (said 'duh-LY-luh').

This spelling appears only rarely in U.S. records, against much heavier use of Delilah. Rare, lyrical, and biblical.

Did you know? Delilah appears in the Book of Judges as the woman who learned the secret of Samson's strength. The name, traditionally read 'delicate', has been reclaimed as a modern favorite — Delaila is one of its many spellings.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Delaila — Spelling of Hebrew Delilah (Judges); 'delicate'

Variations

DelilahDalilaDelila

Nicknames

DellaLila

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If you like Delaila…

Delilah— the standard spelling behind Delaila
Dalila— the Arabic and Spanish form of the name
Leila— a like soft, liquid-sounding pick
Lila— the short form the ending suggests

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delaila mean?

Delaila spells Delilah, a Hebrew name traditionally read 'delicate' or 'languishing', from the Book of Judges.

How do you pronounce Delaila?

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

Is Delaila a boy or girl name?

Delaila is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Delaila?

Delaila is a rare spelling in the U.S., far behind Delilah.

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