Dalilah
Dalilah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Delicate, weak, or languishing.
Origin and history
Dalilah is a spelling variant of Delilah, a name derived from the Hebrew root meaning delicate or weak. In the Hebrew Bible, Delilah is a central figure in the Samson narrative. The variant Dalilah has gained popularity in the United States in recent years alongside the rising trend of Delilah.
Popularity in the United States
5,135 babies in the United States have been named Dalilah since 1880. It ranks #2421 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1048.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.4 %)
- TX (23.3 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- AZ (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 43 |
| 1980-1990 | 85 |
| 1990-2000 | 191 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,287 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,232 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,297 |
Nicknames
Dee, Lila, Dala
Fun facts
- Dalilah is an alternative phonetic spelling of the traditional biblical name Delilah.
- The spelling Dalilah has seen increased usage in the United States since 2020, mirroring the widespread popularity of Delilah.