Delyla

Girl #6106 most popular

American English Christian Hebrew

Meanings & Origins

"one who weakens or seduces"

Origin: Hebrew Language: English

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#6106

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“A romantic variant of Delilah with timeless beauty”

Origin & Etymology

Delyla is a variant spelling of Delilah, a Hebrew name meaning delicate, weak, or one who weakens. The name appears in the Book of Judges as the woman who discovered the source of Samsons strength. The variant -yla spelling softens the biblical associations while preserving the beautiful sound.

Popularity Story

As Delilah climbed into the US top 100 girls names in the 2010s (boosted by the Plain White Ts 2006 hit song Hey There Delilah), parents began seeking variants. Delyla offers the same lovely sound with a slightly more unique spelling.

Cultural Significance

The name Delilah carries dual cultural weight: the biblical story of Samson and Delilah (representing temptation and betrayal) contrasted with the modern perception of the name as simply beautiful and feminine, largely due to popular music.

Fun Facts

The Plain White Ts 2006 song Hey There Delilah reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and likely influenced the names modern popularity
Delilah appears in the Bibles Book of Judges as the Philistine woman who cut Samsons hair to rob him of his strength