Delilah
Meaning: Delicate; weak; temptress
Origin: Hebrew — from Delilah (דְּלִילָה), from dalal (to languish, to be weak or delicate)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #316
Total births: 581
History: Delilah surged in the 2010s in Australia. Tom Jones's 'Delilah' is sung at every Australian pub. The biblical temptress's name carries drama and passion.
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| Current rank (2025) | #54 |
| Babies named Delilah in 2025 | 121 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 581 |
| Peak year | 2025 (121 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #54 |
| Years in records | 2020–2025 (6 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 39 spots |
Frequently asked about Delilah
What does the name Delilah mean?
Delilah means “Delicate; weak; temptress” from Hebrew — from Delilah (דְּלִילָה), from dalal (to languish, to be weak or delicate) roots.
What is the origin of the name Delilah?
Delilah has Hebrew — from Delilah (דְּלִילָה), from dalal (to languish, to be weak or delicate) origin. The traditional meaning is “Delicate; weak; temptress”.
How popular is Delilah in Australia?
Delilah ranked #54 in Australia in 2025 — given to 121 babies that year.
When was Delilah most popular?
Delilah peaked in 2025 with 121 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Delilah a boy or girl name?
Delilah is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Delilahs in registered births are female.
Is the name Delilah rising or falling in popularity?
Delilah has risen 39 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #93 in 2020 to #54 in 2025.
How long has Delilah been recorded in Australia?
Delilah appears in birth records in Australia across 6 years — from 2020 through 2025.