Delila Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Delila means 'delicate' or 'weak' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Delila
Delila is derived from the Hebrew name Delilah, meaning 'delicate' or 'weak'. It is most famously known from the biblical story of Samson and Delilah, where Delilah betrays Samson's secret to the Philistines. Delila has a rich history and is associated with beauty, betrayal, and power. It is a name that carries a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Popularity of the Name Delila
The popularity for the name Delila peaked in popularity in the year 2008 with 118 births, which ranked number 3,247 out of 32,533 unique names for that year. Delila had the most female births in 2008 with 118, which ranked number 1,823 out of 20,474 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Delila has declined sharply over the last ten years from 72 births to 54 births, a decline of -25.00%. Among females, Delila has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 72 births to 54 births, a decline of -25.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Delila
- 20 Year Trend of Delila: 45.95%
- 10 Year Trend of Delila: -25.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Delila: -25.00%
Popularity of Delila by State
Among females, Delila was most popular in Western states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Delila. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2577 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Delila
- Total Births of Delila: 52 (-2.84%)
- Female Births of Delila: 52 (-2.84%)
Given the downward trend of Delila over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.84% decrease in total births, for a total of 52 births in 2024. For Females, births for Delila have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 52 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.84%.