Dalaylah Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: dah-LIE-lah //dəˈlaɪlə//
Origin: Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning: Arabic: 'night'; Hebrew: 'delicate'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dalaylah is believed to be a variant of the name Delilah, which has its roots in Hebrew. The original Hebrew form, דְּלִיָּלָה (D'liyah), is thought to mean 'delicate' or 'weak.' This name appears in the biblical narrative of the Book of Judges, where Delilah is known for her role in the story of Samson, a figure from the 11th century BCE.
The tale, which recounts how Delilah betrayed Samson by cutting his hair, has been a significant part of Judeo-Christian tradition and has influenced various cultural works throughout history. As the name transitioned into other languages, it was adopted into Greek as Δαλιδά (Dalida) and later into Latin.
The Latin form was then introduced into Old French as Dalila, which eventually made its way into English. The biblical story of Delilah was popularized in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version published in 1611, which helped cement the name's recognition in English-speaking cultures.
Culturally, the name Delilah has often been associated with themes of seduction and betrayal, largely due to the biblical narrative. This association has led to its use in literature, music, and art, where Delilah is frequently depicted as a femme fatale.
The name has also inspired various adaptations and interpretations, reflecting its enduring resonance in storytelling and moral lessons. The diminutive form 'Lilah' is sometimes used, which retains a connection to the original name while offering a softer variant.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dalaylah was first seen in the United States in 2014.
Dalaylah has ranked as high as #19108 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Dalaylah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dalaylah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dalaylah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dalaylah.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 8 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Dalaylah
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