Delilah vs Olivia

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Delilah Rank #50
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Delilah

Samson Solomon Jezebel Iris Violet

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delilah or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Delilah at #50 in the United States.

What do Delilah and Olivia 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). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Delilah and Olivia boy or girl names?

Delilah is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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