Delilah

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Delicate; Weak

Background: The name Delilah originates from the Hebrew name דְּלִיָּלָה (D'lilah), which is derived from the root meaning 'delicate' or 'weak.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#508
Total births
62,507
Most popular decade
2020s (58,005 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+80 ranks)
Years in Top 100
7
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

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Stats by gender

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Female

First year
1880
First year births
10
First year rank
#547
Peak year
2024
Peak year births
4,240
Peak rank
#50
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
4,240
Recent rank
#50

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