What is the origin of the name Dalila?

Dalila is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Dalila?

Dalila is currently ranked #1328 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Dalila?

Dalila is pronounced dah-LEE-lah.

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GirlHebrew

Dalila

dah-LEE-lah

Popularity

#1328

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

5,903

Peak Year

#207 in 2009

First Recorded

1944

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Delilah, a Hebrew name meaning 'delicate' or 'languishing'.

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Dali Lila

Spelling Variations

Delilah Dalilah

Similar Names

Layla Salome Seraphina Arabella

Personality Traits

CharmingMysteriousArtisticIntuitive

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