Delylah
A feminine name of uncertain origins, possibly from Hebrew or Arabic.
Name Census estimates that about 1,573 living Americans carry the first name Delylah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Delylah today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delylah births was 2020 (97 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delylah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Delylah is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 11 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.6K
~ 1 in 217,898 Americans
Peak year
2020
97 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,577
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Delylah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Delylah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 826 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Delylah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Delylah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Delylah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Delylahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 14 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Delylah, while Utah, Pennsylvania, Nevada recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 48 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Delylah
The name Delylah is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Delilah, which means "delicate" or "languishing". It originated from the biblical character Delilah, who is mentioned in the Book of Judges in the Old Testament. The story of Delilah and Samson is a well-known tale from the Bible, where Delilah betrays Samson, leading to his downfall.
The name Delilah has its roots in the Semitic languages and can be traced back to ancient times. It is believed that the name may have been derived from the Hebrew word "dalal," which means "to languish" or "to be weak." The name was popular among the ancient Israelites and was likely used as a symbolic name for those who were perceived as delicate or gentle in nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Delylah can be found in the Book of Judges, which is dated to around the 7th century BCE. In the biblical story, Delilah is a Philistine woman who seduces Samson, a powerful judge and warrior, to learn the secret of his strength and ultimately betrays him to the Philistines.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Delylah or variations of the name. One such individual was Delilah Beasley (1867-1934), a historian and author from Ohio, United States, who wrote extensively on the history of the state and its people.
Another prominent figure was Delilah Leontium (c. 188-235 CE), a Greek philosopher and mathematician from Alexandria, Egypt. She is known for her contributions to the field of mathematics and for her role in the development of the Neoplatonic school of philosophy.
In the realm of music, Delylah Stevenson (1924-2001) was an American singer and actress who performed in Broadway musicals and television shows in the mid-20th century.
Additionally, Delylah Michaels (born 1975) is a contemporary American radio personality and author, known for hosting the nationally syndicated radio program "Delilah After Dark."
Delylah Calkins (1901-1989) was an American painter and printmaker, renowned for her contributions to the American Modernist movement and her vibrant depictions of everyday life.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Delylah or its variations, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and accomplishments.
People
Delylah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Delylah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Delylah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delylah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,573 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delylah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 217,898 US residents.
Is Delylah a common name?
We classify Delylah as "Rare". It ranks above 92.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,586 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delylah most popular?
The single biggest year for Delylah was 2020, when 97 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delylah is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Delylah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delylah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.