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Delylah

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Pronounced də-LIE-lə /dɪ.ˈlaɪ.lə/High

Meaning: delicateMedium

In 30 seconds: Delylah is a Hebrew-rooted name meaning 'delicate,' a respelled take on the familiar Delilah. The added Y gives the old name a softer, modern look.
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Origin MediumHebrew
Meaningdelicate
U.S. rank (2024)#2577 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births68 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,586

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019992024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The name carries the Hebrew sense of 'delicate,' the same meaning held by Delilah, which Delylah restyles. The respelling keeps the gentle sound while changing the appearance on the page. Older and varied forms like Dalida and Dalila belong to the same family.

Listed variations such as Delilah and Delyla show how flexibly the name gets spelled. The flowing three syllables match its delicate meaning.

Did you know? Delylah is a spelling variant of Delilah, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'delicate, weak, languishing' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
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Variations

DelilahDelilaDelylaDalidaDalila

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If you like Delylah…

Delilah— the standard form Delylah respells, with the same 'delicate' meaning
Dalila— a related form of the same name from the same family

Frequently Asked

What does the name Delylah mean?

Delylah is usually explained as meaning 'delicate, weak, languishing' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Delylah?

It's commonly said də-LIE-lə /dɪ.ˈlaɪ.lə/.

Is Delylah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Delylah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Delylah?

In 2024, Delylah ranked #2577 in the U.S. for girls, with 68 births recorded.