Delilah
How to say it: dih-LY-luh · /dɪˈlaɪlə/
From Hebrew meaning 'delicate' or 'languishing'; biblical name of Samson's companion in Judges.
Delilah was the 62nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 4,137 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 43% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #40 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #62 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 4,137 |
| Share of births | 1 in 730 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +43% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #40 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,126 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising steadily, Delilah is enjoying its finest run in the 2020s. At its peak, further ascent seems ahead.
What goes with it
Gentle and lilting with soft clarity, it carries a biblical echo. Lila offers a sweet short form, while Selah matches its rhythm.
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Nicknames
- Lila
- Lilah
- Deli
- Dee
Honouring a Delilah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Delilah is about 1 in 31.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
In France: #1,126 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #32. Ireland: #162.
Good to know
- Delilah, who betrayed Samson by cutting his hair in the Book of Judges.
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