Dalilah Girl

Popularity: #713 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationduh-LEE-lah / /dəˈliːlə/

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: delicate; Arabic: night

Historical & Cultural Background

Dalilah is a name with roots in both Hebrew and Arabic cultures. In Hebrew tradition, it is often associated with the biblical figure Delilah, known for her role in the story of Samson. In Arabic, the name is linked to meanings related to beauty and night. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, reflecting a blend of influences.

Trend Summary

Dalilah has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

DeliaDahliaLilaTaliaSelahNailaZinniaAlina

Variants

  • Delilah

International Variants

  • Dalila (Spanish)
  • Delila (French)

Famous people named Dalilah

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Fictional characters named Dalilah

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Sibling Suggestions

AmaraElianaSaraiZaraLaylaMaya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dalilah was first seen in the United States in 1970. Dalilah has ranked as high as #1137 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Dalilah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dalilah (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 38
22%
TX 34
20%
IL 21
12%
FL 13
8%
OH 11
6%
NC 9
5%
GA 9
5%
IN 8
5%
LA 7
4%
MO 7
4%
AZ 5
3%
PA 5
3%
WI 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19705
19725
19739
19748
19755
19765
19786
19807
198110
19828
198312
19847
198511
198710
198813
19897
19908
19916
199213
199311
19949
199523
199625
199725
199837
199934
200055
200162
200269
200381
200493
2005113
2006113
2007181
2008263
2009257
2010241
2011225
2012253
2013253
2014240
2015214
2016234
2017179
2018202
2019190
2020221
2021210
2022210
2023219
2024238