Delilah vs Miriam

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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Miriam

Girl #250 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Arabic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#250
Total SSA Count
1,267
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Miri, Mim, Mia

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Popularity Comparison

Delilah Rank #50
Miriam Rank #250

Delilah is more popular, ranked #50 vs #250 for Miriam.

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

Miriam ___

  • Miriam Rose
  • Miriam Grace
  • Miriam Elizabeth
  • Miriam Ruth
  • Miriam Anne
  • Miriam Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Delilah

Samson Solomon Jezebel Iris Violet

If you choose Miriam

Hannah Ruth Esther Naomi Aaron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delilah or Miriam more popular?

Delilah is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Miriam at #250 in the United States.

What do Delilah and Miriam 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). Miriam means "wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Delilah and Miriam boy or girl names?

Delilah is primarily a girl name. Miriam is primarily a girl name.

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