The nameDelilah
Delilah is a biblical girl's name, the woman who betrayed Samson. Long avoided, it is now popular in the United States and Britain.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
The meaning of Delilah is uncertain. It is often linked to the Hebrew dal, "weak, delicate", or to an Arabic word for "flirtatious".
Origin
Hebrew. In the Book of Judges, Delilah learns the secret of Samson's strength, his hair, and has it cut.
History
Tom Jones's song Delilah (1968) and the Plain White T's song Hey There Delilah (2006) made the name familiar. It entered the American top 100 in 2018 and reached 32nd place in England and Wales in 2023 and 2025.
Famous people named Delilah
- Delilah Belle Hamlin, model
- Delilah Rene, radio host
Popularity of the name Delilah
Delilah in the United States
Delilah was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 25,007 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Delilah. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Delilah in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 3,867 births a year on average, against 2,909 in the five years before.
Delilah in the United Kingdom
Delilah was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 6,635 births over the decade, 63% of all recorded babies named Delilah. Its rise began around 2011, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Delilah in the United Kingdom were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,162 births a year on average, against 602 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Delilah
Names from the same generation as Delilah, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Delilah mean?
The meaning of Delilah is uncertain. It is often linked to the Hebrew dal, "weak, delicate", or to an Arabic word for "flirtatious".
What is the origin of the name Delilah?
Hebrew. In the Book of Judges, Delilah learns the secret of Samson's strength, his hair, and has it cut.
Is Delilah a girl's or a boy's name?
Delilah is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Delilah?
In 2024, Delilah was the 50th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 4,240 births.
What are the variants of the name Delilah?
Variants and related names of Delilah include Dalida and Lilah.
What are good sibling names for Delilah?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Eliana, Valentina, Josephine and Violet for a sister, Asher, Elias, Ezekiel and Levi for a brother.
Who are famous people named Delilah?
Delilah Belle Hamlin, model; Delilah Rene, radio host.