Dalilah vs Sandra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sandra

Girl #1,043 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Italian

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,043
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sandy, Sandie, Sandi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dalilah Rank #1,051
Sandra Rank #1,043

Sandra is more popular, ranked #1043 vs #1051 for Dalilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dalilah ___

  • Dalilah Rose
  • Dalilah Mae
  • Dalilah June
  • Dalilah Grace
  • Dalilah Pearl
  • Dalilah Faye

Sandra ___

  • Sandra Lee
  • Sandra Jane
  • Sandra Marie
  • Sandra Lynn
  • Sandra Kay
  • Sandra Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dalilah

Samson Solomon Miriam Esther Naomi

If you choose Sandra

Linda Carol Nancy Barbara Robert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalilah or Sandra more popular?

Sandra is more popular, ranked #1043 compared to Dalilah at #1051 in the United States.

What do Dalilah and Sandra mean?

Dalilah means "delicate, languishing" (Hebrew origin). Sandra means "defender of men" (Greek via Italian origin).

Are Dalilah and Sandra boy or girl names?

Dalilah is primarily a girl name. Sandra is primarily a girl name.

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