The nameDalila
Dalila is the French and Spanish form of Delilah.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Dalila comes from the Hebrew Delilah, often understood as "delicate".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
Delilah betrays Samson in the Book of Judges. Saint-Saëns' opera Samson et Dalila made the name famous. In the United States Dalila reached 1209th in 2009.
Popularity of the name Dalila
Dalila in the United States
Dalila was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 1,525 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Dalila. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Dalila in the United States were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 137 births a year.
Dalila in France
Dalila was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 3,690 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Dalila. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 1968. Half of all babies named Dalila in France were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Dalila
Names from the same generation as Dalila, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dalila mean?
Dalila comes from the Hebrew Delilah, often understood as "delicate".
What is the origin of the name Dalila?
Hebrew.
Is Dalila a girl's or a boy's name?
Dalila is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Dalila?
In 2024, Dalila was the 1330th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 172 births.
What are the variants of the name Dalila?
Variants and related names of Dalila include Dalida.
What are good sibling names for Dalila?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Dina, Lea, Jana and Mari for a sister, Immanuel, Simeon, Aron and Nahum for a brother.