Delilah

Meaning: possibly 'delicate' or 'languishing' · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

A Hebrew name of debated meaning; in the Bible Delilah is the woman who betrays Samson. Songs like 'Hey There Delilah' (2007) softened its image.

Nicknames

Lila, Lilah, Dee

Variants & related names

Dalila, Dalida

Delilah name art

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FAQ

What does the name Delilah mean?

Delilah means “possibly 'delicate' or 'languishing'”. It comes from Hebrew.

Is Delilah a popular name?

Yes — Delilah has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Delilah?

Lila, Lilah, Dee.

What are other forms of Delilah?

Dalila, Dalida.

Similar names

Maria · Mary · Sarah · Jane · Rachel · Rebecca

More: names starting with D · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.