Girl Name
Delila
Delila is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Delila? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Dalila.
Delila meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Delila has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Delila as D·E·L·I·L·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Delila is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Delila variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Delilaa, Delilae, Delilay, Delil.
- Nicknames: Del and D.
- Middle names: Pair Delila with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Delila middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Dalila, Delilah, Della, Deangela, Dola — full picks on the sibling names for Delila guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Delila? Browse our names like Delila guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Delila
What does the name Delila mean?
Delila has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Delila?
The exact origin of Delila is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Delila?
Delila has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Delila a boy's or girl's name?
Delila is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Delila in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Delila sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Delila?
Names that share Delila's sound and style include Dalila, Delilah, Della, Deangela, Dola.
What middle names pair well with Delila?
Good middle-name fits for Delila pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Delila is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Delila is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Delila?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Delila share its rhythm without rhyming — Dalila, Delilah, Della all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.