Delila
d(e)-li-la
US Popularity:5728
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Languishing, weak, delicate
Delila is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin. A variant of Delilah, it means “languishing,” “weak,” and “delicate.” In the Bible, Delilah was a seductive woman who tricked Samson into revealing his hidden strengths before cutting his hair while he slept. In more recent times, Delila appears in a number of recorded songs, including Delilah by Tom Jones and Hey There Delilah by Plain White T’s.
How Popular Is The Name Delila?
U.S. Births
Overall:Delila is currently #5728 in U.S. births
Girl:Delila is currently #3272 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3272
in 2023
- 230
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Delila (1)
Behind the Name, Delila, September 2022
Behind the Name, Delilah, May 2020
WordSense Dictionary, Delilah
Online Etymology Dictionary, Delilah, October 2017
Britannica, Delilah, biblical figure, May 2024
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