Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Delilah
Delilah — a girl name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Delicate, languishing", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Delila is on your shortlist, Delilah belongs in the same conversation.
Delilah meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Delicate, languishing
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Delilah to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Delilah as D·E·L·I·L·A·H, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Delilah is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Delilah variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Delilaha, Delilahe, Delilahy, Delila.
- Nicknames: Deli and D.
- Middle names: Pair Delilah with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Delilah middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Delila, Deborah, Dalila, Debrah, Dinah — full picks on the sibling names for Delilah guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Delilah? Browse our names like Delilah 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 Delilah
What does the name Delilah mean?
Delilah means "Delicate, languishing" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Delilah?
Delilah originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Delilah?
Delilah has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Delilah a boy's or girl's name?
Delilah is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Delilah in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Delilah sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Delilah?
Names that share Delilah's sound and style include Delila, Deborah, Dalila, Debrah, Dinah.
What middle names pair well with Delilah?
Good middle-name fits for Delilah pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Delilah is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Delilah is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Delilah?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Delilah share its rhythm without rhyming — Delila, Deborah, Dalila all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.