Delila
d(e)-li-la
US Popularity:6073
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Languishing, weak, delicate
Delila is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin. A variant of Delilah, it means “languishing,” “weak,” and “delicate.” In the Bible, Delilah was a seductive woman who tricked Samson into revealing his hidden strengths before cutting his hair while he slept. In more recent times, Delila appears in a number of recorded songs, including Delilah by Tom Jones and Hey There Delilah by Plain White T’s.
How Popular Is The Name Delila?
U.S. Births
Overall:Delila is currently #6073 in U.S. births
Girl:Delila is currently #3452 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#3452
in 2024
- 180
from 2023
Sources
Name Doctor, Delila (1)
Behind the Name, Delila, September 2022
Behind the Name, Delilah, May 2020
WordSense Dictionary, Delilah
Online Etymology Dictionary, Delilah, October 2017
Britannica, Delilah, biblical figure, May 2024
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