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Delailah

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Pronounced deh-LYE-lah /dɛˈlaɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Delilah, from the Hebrew, usually given as 'delicate; languishing,' and linked to layil, 'night.' The biblical figure of Samson's story; soft and lyrical.Low

In 30 seconds: A lyrical spelling of Delilah: Delailah means 'delicate' and echoes 'night' (said 'deh-LYE-lah'). Soft and classic.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA variant spelling of Delilah, from the Hebrew, usually given as 'delicate; languishing,' and linked to layil, 'night.' The biblical figure of Samson's story; soft and lyrical.
U.S. rank (2025)#11177 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 174

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200920022025

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

Delailah is a variant of Delilah, Hebrew for 'delicate; languishing,' linked to 'night.' Known from the Samson story, it reads soft and lyrical in this spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'deh-LYE-lah').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Delilah. Rare, lyrical, and soft.

Did you know? Delailah respells Delilah — Hebrew often given as 'delicate; languishing' and tied to 'night' — the biblical figure of Samson's story, a soft and lyrical name (said 'deh-LYE-lah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Delailah — Delilah variant; Hebrew 'delicate'; 'night'

Variations

DelilahDelylaDelila

Nicknames

DeeLila

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If you like Delailah…

Delilah— the standard spelling
Lila— a short cousin in sound
Leila— a like soft 'night'-linked name
Dahlia— a like flowing Del-/Dah- name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delailah mean?

Delailah is a form of Delilah, Hebrew usually given as 'delicate; languishing,' linked to 'night.'

How do you pronounce Delailah?

It's said deh-LYE-lah /dɛˈlaɪ.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Delailah a boy or girl name?

Delailah is a girl's name.

How popular is Delailah?

Delailah is a rare name in the U.S.

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