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Summary

Delilah is a name of Hebrew origin that means 'delicate' or 'weak'. It has evolved through various forms, primarily remaining consistent in its modern pronunciation and spelling. The name carries significant biblical relevance, being associated with the story of Samson. Delilah has become popular in contemporary culture, often viewed as embodying both femininity and strength.

The name Delilah is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Delilah has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Delilah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 889th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 941st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 887th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1028th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1015th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 358th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 85th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Delilah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.