Delila
Delila is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Delicate, weak, or languishing.
Origin and history
Delila is a variant spelling of Delilah, an ancient Hebrew name meaning delicate, weak, or languishing. It is famous from the Biblical story of Samson and Delilah in the Book of Judges. While less common than the traditional spelling ending in -h, it remains a recognized alternative in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,574 babies in the United States have been named Delila since 1880. It ranks #2955 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1830.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.4 %)
- TX (24.3 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- OH (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 56 |
| 1890-1900 | 84 |
| 1900-1910 | 67 |
| 1910-1920 | 158 |
| 1920-1930 | 214 |
| 1930-1940 | 210 |
| 1940-1950 | 227 |
| 1950-1960 | 181 |
| 1960-1970 | 122 |
| 1970-1980 | 191 |
| 1980-1990 | 282 |
| 1990-2000 | 237 |
| 2000-2010 | 639 |
| 2010-2019 | 635 |
| 2020-2029 | 271 |
Nicknames
Lila, Dee, Dila
Fun facts
- Delila is a streamlined phonetic variant of the traditional Biblical spelling Delilah.
- The name originates from the Old Testament character celebrated in music, literature, and art across centuries.