Delilah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Delilah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Delilah?
Delilah is spelled D-E-L-I-L-A-H. The name has 7 letters.
Delilah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Delilah is commonly linked to the Hebrew root meaning “delicate” or “weak.”
- Origin
- Delilah is traditionally considered a name of Hebrew origin.
- Pronunciation
- duh-LIE-luh · 3 syllables
Delilah Popularity in 2025
Rank#51
Recorded Births4,137
- Girls usage fell 1 place to #51 and recorded 117 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Delilah Mean?
Delilah is commonly linked to the Hebrew root meaning “delicate” or “weak.”
Origin: Delilah is traditionally considered a name of Hebrew origin.
How Do You Pronounce Delilah?
Pronunciationduh-LIE-luh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Delilah?
- History
- The name Delilah is historically recognized from the Hebrew Bible, where a woman named Delilah is featured in the Book of Judges. This association has influenced the name's presence in Western naming traditions.
- Cultural notes
- Delilah is culturally associated with the biblical figure known for her role in the story of Samson, often symbolizing cunning and betrayal in Judeo-Christian contexts.
Delilah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 4,137 | #51 |
| 2024 | Girls | 4,254 | #50 |
| 2023 | Girls | 4,049 | #52 |
| 2022 | Girls | 3,874 | #58 |
| 2021 | Girls | 3,761 | #58 |
| 2020 | Girls | 3,424 | #70 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,158 | #88 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,012 | #92 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,898 | #102 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,743 | #115 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,740 | #115 |
| 2014 | Girls | 2,514 | #130 |
| 2013 | Girls | 2,347 | #135 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,096 | #154 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,838 | #171 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,672 | #187 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,705 | #190 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,741 | #193 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,136 | #297 |
| 2006 | Girls | 539 | #547 |
| 2005 | Girls | 487 | #585 |
| 2004 | Girls | 473 | #594 |
| 2003 | Girls | 438 | #611 |
| 2002 | Girls | 354 | #706 |
When Was Delilah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
4,254 recorded births
National rank #50
2025 · Girls
4,137 recorded births
National rank #51
2023 · Girls
4,049 recorded births
National rank #52
2022 · Girls
3,874 recorded births
National rank #58
Where Delilah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #23 | 46 |
| WV | #27 | 33 |
| AZ | #30 | 126 |
| OK | #32 | 69 |
| NV | #33 | 44 |
| IN | #34 | 117 |
| KY | #35 | 79 |
| AR | #35 | 48 |