Is Delilah a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Delilah is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Delilah?

It’s currently ranked #50 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Delilah?

deh-LIE-lah · IPA: //dɪˈlaɪlə//

Delilah Girl

Popularity: #50 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationdeh-LIE-lah / /dɪˈlaɪlə/

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: delicate; Arabic: night

Historical & Cultural Background

Delilah is a name of Hebrew origin, most famously associated with the biblical figure who betrayed Samson. In the Bible, she is known for her beauty and cunning, leading to Samson's downfall. The name has also been used in various cultures and languages, often symbolizing femininity and allure. In Arabic, the name can be interpreted to mean 'night', adding a layer of depth to its significance.

Trend Summary

Delilah has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.

Variants

Dahlia
Lila

International Variants

Delila (Spanish)
Délila (French)
Dalila (Italian)

Famous people named Delilah

Delilah (singer) is known for her work as a radio host and for her romantic ballads.

Delilah S. Dawson is an author recognized for her contributions to the fantasy and science fiction genres.

Delilah Belle Hamlin is a model and social media influencer.

Delilah (radio personality) is famous for her soothing voice and relationship advice on her radio show.

Fictional characters named Delilah

Delilah is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', serving as a significant figure in the storyline.

Delilah is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', known for her adventurous spirit.

Sibling Suggestions

Dahlia Lila Maya Eliana Zara Nina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Delilah was first seen in the United States in 1880. Delilah has ranked as high as #126 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Delilah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Delilah (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	637	16%
TX	506	12%
FL	212	5%
OH	171	4%
NY	158	4%
IL	152	4%
NC	143	4%
GA	132	3%
IN	124	3%
AZ	120	3%
PA	110	3%
MO	103	3%
TN	88	2%
VA	81	2%
CO	81	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	10
1881	10
1882	10
1883	11
1884	17
1885	12
1886	15
1887	14
1888	19
1889	20
1890	20
1891	28
1892	20
1893	19
1894	21
1895	15
1896	18
1897	16
1898	28
1899	24
1900	21
1901	16
1902	22
1903	18
1904	20
1905	22
1906	14
1907	12
1908	21
1909	29
1910	30
1911	24
1912	33
1913	49
1914	50
1915	52
1916	65
1917	62
1918	72
1919	64
1920	63
1921	61
1922	61
1923	64
1924	71
1925	50
1926	77
1927	46
1928	59
1929	53
1930	63
1931	53
1932	52
1933	54
1934	53
1935	63
1936	57
1937	55
1938	48
1939	41
1940	40
1941	80
1942	142
1943	78
1944	62
1945	45
1946	52
1947	55
1948	90
1949	96
1950	131
1951	184
1952	228
1953	214
1954	156
1955	148
1956	172
1957	158
1958	131
1959	111
1960	140
1961	108
1962	110
1963	80
1964	66
1965	54
1966	41
1967	53
1968	59
1969	90
1970	170
1971	131
1972	104
1973	156
1974	147
1975	132
1976	136
1977	151
1978	154
1979	196
1980	159
1981	115
1982	159
1983	252
1984	225
1985	236
1986	185
1987	219
1988	192
1989	153
1990	136
1991	151
1992	128
1993	138
1994	133
1995	155
1996	159
1997	225
1998	242
1999	355
2000	358
2001	379
2002	354
2003	438
2004	473
2005	487
2006	539
2007	1,136
2008	1,741
2009	1,705
2010	1,671
2011	1,837
2012	2,096
2013	2,345
2014	2,513
2015	2,739
2016	2,742
2017	2,897
2018	3,011
2019	3,156
2020	3,420
2021	3,759
2022	3,871
2023	4,045
2024	4,240