Delilah vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delilah

Girl #50 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Hebrew 'Delilah'; the biblical Delilah was the lover of Samson, who cut his hair to rob him of his strength"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#50
Total SSA Count
4,240
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deli, Lilah, Lila

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Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Delilah Rank #50
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #50 for Delilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delilah ___

  • Delilah Rose
  • Delilah Grace
  • Delilah Jane
  • Delilah Mae
  • Delilah Faith
  • Delilah Claire

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Delilah

Samson Solomon Jezebel Iris Violet

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delilah or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Delilah at #50 in the United States.

What do Delilah and Emma mean?

Delilah means "From the Hebrew 'Delilah'; the biblical Delilah was the lover of Samson, who cut his hair to rob him of his strength" (Biblical origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Delilah and Emma boy or girl names?

Delilah is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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