Delylah vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delylah

Girl #2,576 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"delicate, dainty, languishing"

Origin: Hebrew dalal

Cultural Roots

American English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,576
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee, Lilah, Lila

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
2,249
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hay, Haie, Haykins

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Delylah Rank #2,576
Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #2576 for Delylah.

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

Hayes ___

  • Hayes Alexander
  • Hayes James
  • Hayes William
  • Hayes Michael
  • Hayes Oliver
  • Hayes Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Delylah

Hazel Violet Jasper Felix Atticus

If you choose Hayes

Parker Quinn Sawyer Reid Monroe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delylah or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Delylah at #2576 in the United States.

What do Delylah and Hayes mean?

Delylah means "delicate, dainty, languishing" (Hebrew dalal origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Delylah and Hayes boy or girl names?

Delylah is primarily a girl name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.

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