Delailah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-LIE-lah / /dɛˈlaɪlə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Delicate; night
Historical & Cultural Background
Delailah is often considered a variant of Delilah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'delicate' or 'weak.' In the biblical context, Delilah is known as the woman who betrayed Samson, symbolizing both allure and treachery. The name has also been adopted in English-speaking cultures, where it has gained popularity as a feminine name associated with beauty and charm.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Delilah
- Delailah
- Delaia
International Variants
- Delila (Spanish)
- Délila (French)
Famous people named Delailah
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Fictional characters named Delailah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Delailah was first seen in the United States in 2002. Delailah has ranked as high as #1363 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Delailah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Delailah (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2024 | 7 |