Girl
Delilah
delicate, languishing
About Delilah
Delilah dances off the tongue with playful sophistication. This name has experienced a renaissance, beloved for its vintage charm and lyrical quality. The lilting rhythm of its syllables creates an almost musical effect when spoken. Parents who choose Delilah often appreciate names with narrative history and romantic appeal. The built-in nickname options—Lilah, Lila, or Della—provide flexibility as your daughter grows and develops her own identity. Despite its soft sound, Delilah carries surprising strength and personality. It pairs beautifully with both classic and contemporary middle names, offering styling versatility. The name strikes that coveted balance between being distinctive enough to stand out yet familiar enough to feel comfortable.
Popularity of the Name Delilah
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #554 | ||||
| 1881 | #546 | ||||
| 1882 | #602 | ||||
| 1883 | #592 | ||||
| 1884 | #507 | ||||
| 1885 | #635 | ||||
| 1886 | #576 | ||||
| 1887 | #613 | ||||
| 1888 | #579 | ||||
| 1889 | #574 | ||||
| 1890 | #583 | ||||
| 1891 | #486 | ||||
| 1892 | #645 | ||||
| 1893 | #668 | ||||
| 1894 | #646 | ||||
| 1895 | #823 | ||||
| 1896 | #764 | ||||
| 1897 | #797 | ||||
| 1898 | #613 | ||||
| 1899 | #631 | ||||
| 1900 | #808 | ||||
| 1901 | #835 | ||||
| 1902 | #740 | ||||
| 1903 | #816 | ||||
| 1904 | #810 | ||||
| 1905 | #784 | ||||
| 1908 | #854 | ||||
| 1909 | #749 | ||||
| 1910 | #781 | ||||
| 1911 | #880 | ||||
| 1912 | #874 | ||||
| 1913 | #751 | ||||
| 1914 | #832 | ||||
| 1915 | #918 | ||||
| 1916 | #843 | ||||
| 1917 | #880 | ||||
| 1918 | #849 | ||||
| 1919 | #878 | ||||
| 1920 | #917 | ||||
| 1921 | #946 | ||||
| 1922 | #953 | ||||
| 1923 | #918 | ||||
| 1924 | #895 | ||||
| 1926 | #836 | ||||
| 1928 | #970 | ||||
| 1929 | #994 | ||||
| 1930 | #919 | ||||
| 1931 | #953 | ||||
| 1932 | #979 | ||||
| 1933 | #924 | ||||
| 1934 | #949 | ||||
| 1935 | #867 | ||||
| 1936 | #902 | ||||
| 1937 | #930 | ||||
| 1941 | #809 | ||||
| 1942 | #632 | ||||
| 1943 | #884 | ||||
| 1944 | #989 | ||||
| 1948 | #915 | ||||
| 1949 | #903 | ||||
| 1950 | #755 | ||||
| 1951 | #639 | ||||
| 1952 | #573 | ||||
| 1953 | #606 | ||||
| 1954 | #738 | ||||
| 1955 | #791 | ||||
| 1956 | #738 | ||||
| 1957 | #805 | ||||
| 1958 | #892 | ||||
| 1959 | #1000 | ||||
| 1960 | #885 | ||||
| 1970 | #814 | ||||
| 1971 | #968 | ||||
| 1973 | #837 | ||||
| 1974 | #881 | ||||
| 1975 | #953 | ||||
| 1976 | #942 | ||||
| 1977 | #927 | ||||
| 1978 | #919 | ||||
| 1979 | #806 | ||||
| 1980 | #940 | ||||
| 1982 | #938 | ||||
| 1983 | #677 | ||||
| 1984 | #728 | ||||
| 1985 | #732 | ||||
| 1986 | #889 | ||||
| 1987 | #800 | ||||
| 1988 | #902 | ||||
| 1997 | #894 | ||||
| 1998 | #871 | ||||
| 1999 | #649 | ||||
| 2000 | #674 | ||||
| 2001 | #664 | ||||
| 2002 | #706 | ||||
| 2003 | #611 | ||||
| 2004 | #595 | ||||
| 2005 | #585 | ||||
| 2006 | #547 | #855 | |||
| 2007 | #297 | #537 | #676 | ||
| 2008 | #193 | #433 | #442 | ||
| 2009 | #190 | #465 | #492 | ||
| 2010 | #187 | #482 | #382 | #476 | |
| 2011 | #171 | #353 | #331 | #491 | |
| 2012 | #154 | #252 | #405 | #953 | #337 |
| 2013 | #135 | #230 | #320 | #287 | |
| 2014 | #130 | #197 | #204 | #331 | |
| 2015 | #115 | #187 | #285 | #772 | #263 |
| 2016 | #115 | #149 | #224 | #775 | #270 |
| 2017 | #102 | #135 | #182 | #594 | #304 |
| 2018 | #92 | #93 | #160 | #570 | #238 |
| 2019 | #88 | #82 | #131 | #630 | #248 |
| 2020 | #70 | #72 | #95 | #409 | #169 |
| 2021 | #58 | #55 | #132 | #346 | #154 |
| 2022 | #58 | #47 | #96 | #205 | #155 |
| 2023 | #52 | #34 | #63 | #193 | #130 |
| 2024 | #50 | #37 | #71 | #183 | #136 |
| 2025 | #51 | #37 | #73 | #164 | #135 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Delilah
Names Similar to Delilah
Nicknames for Delilah
- Del
- Deli
- Lila
- Lily
- Leila
Famous People Named Delilah
| Delilah Muhammad | American track and field athlete, Olympic gold medalist |
| Delilah Renee | American ballet dancer |
| Delilah DiCrescenzo | American runner and Olympian |
| Delilah Cotto | American actress |
| Delilah S. Dawson | American author |
| Delilah Belle Hamlin | American model and reality TV star |
| Delilah Cassidy | American travel blogger and social media influencer |
| Delilah Montagu | British singer-songwriter |
| Delilah Fishburne | American tennis player |
Characters Named Delilah
| Delilah Morgan | A character from the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Delilah Dixon | A character from the movie "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" |
| Delilah Copperspoon | A character from the video game "Dishonored" |
| Delilah "Dee" Reynolds | A character from the TV series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" |
| Delilah "Lilah" Morgan | A character from the TV series "Angel" |
| Delilah "Lilah" Simmons | A character from the TV series "Goliath" |
| Delilah "Lila" West | A character from the TV series "Dexter" |
| Delilah Dingle | A character from the TV series "Emmerdale" |
| Delilah Bard | A character from the "Shades of Magic" book series by V.E. Schwab |