Delylah vs Essie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essie

Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,714
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ess

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Delylah Rank #2,576
Essie Rank #2,714

Delylah is more popular, ranked #2576 vs #2714 for Essie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delylah ___

  • Delylah Rose
  • Delylah Grace
  • Delylah Jane
  • Delylah Mae
  • Delylah Pearl
  • Delylah Faye

Essie ___

  • Essie Mae
  • Essie Rose
  • Essie Jane
  • Essie Pearl
  • Essie Grace
  • Essie Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Delylah

Hazel Violet Jasper Felix Atticus

If you choose Essie

Bea Mabel Hazel Archie Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delylah or Essie more popular?

Delylah is more popular, ranked #2576 compared to Essie at #2714 in the United States.

What do Delylah and Essie mean?

Delylah means "delicate, dainty, languishing" (Hebrew dalal origin). Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Delylah and Essie boy or girl names?

Delylah is primarily a girl name. Essie is primarily a girl name.

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