Declining since 2021, #2,607 for girls today.
Popularity of Delylah since 1999
Babies named Delylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 325 |
| 2010s | 828 |
| 2020s | 492 |
Meaning & origin
Delylah is a modern respelling of the ancient name Delilah, first recorded in U.S. baby name data in 1999. Its popularity peaked in 2020, but has been declining since 2021, reflecting a broader shift away from certain creative spellings. In 2025, Delylah ranked 2607 with about 1 in 24,353 girls receiving the name, a fall from earlier years. The name has seen the most use in California and Texas. While sharing the biblical heritage of Delilah, Delylah's alternative spelling offers a distinct visual identity, aligning with contemporary naming trends that favor individualized forms.
Delylah is a contemporary respelling of Delilah, a name of uncertain Hebrew origin possibly meaning 'delicate' or 'weakened.' In the Hebrew Bible, Delilah is the woman who betrays Samson. The spelling Delylah emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creative respellings of biblical and classic names, particularly in the United States.
Where Delylah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dely, Lala, Lilah
Sibling names for Delylah
Names that share Delylah's style, for a brother or sister.
