Delila Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-LIE-lah / /dɛˈlaɪlə/Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning
Hebrew: delicate; Arabic: night
Historical & Cultural Background
Delila is often considered a variant of the name Delilah, which has biblical roots. In the Bible, Delilah is known as the woman who betrayed Samson. The name has been used in various cultures and has gained popularity in modern times. Its meanings reflect themes of beauty and mystery.
Trend Summary
Delila has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Delilah
- Dahlia
International Variants
- Delila (Spanish)
- Delilah (English)
Famous people named Delila
Delila M. Wiggins is an American artist known for her contemporary paintings.
Delila M. H. is a noted author recognized for her contributions to children's literature.
Fictional characters named Delila
Delila is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard' who is portrayed as a wise figure.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Delila was first seen in the United States in 1880. Delila has ranked as high as #1282 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Delila has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Delila (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1885 | 11 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 13 |
| 1890 | 17 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 11 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 15 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 27 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 28 |
| 1925 | 24 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 29 |
| 1928 | 25 |
| 1929 | 25 |
| 1930 | 31 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 30 |
| 1933 | 25 |
| 1934 | 23 |
| 1935 | 23 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 26 |
| 1942 | 40 |
| 1943 | 20 |
| 1944 | 18 |
| 1945 | 20 |
| 1946 | 24 |
| 1947 | 20 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 25 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 24 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 19 |
| 1956 | 26 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 17 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 21 |
| 1973 | 22 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 48 |
| 1984 | 33 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 30 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 40 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 43 |
| 2004 | 59 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 85 |
| 2008 | 118 |
| 2009 | 108 |
| 2010 | 85 |
| 2011 | 82 |
| 2012 | 73 |
| 2013 | 85 |
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 66 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 45 |