What origin is the name Dalila?

Dalila comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Dalila a popular name?

Dalila is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Dalila?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Dalila — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Dalila

Q: Is Dalila a rare name?

Yes. Dalila does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dalila

Dalila

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Dalila is a greek girl's name meaning "One whos soul is gentle; water bearer; delicate; desired; languishing. famous bearer: biblical delilah tempted samson into revealing the secret of his superhuman strength; gentle. (tanzanian) (swahili)".

The meaning of Dalila is "One whos soul is gentle; water bearer; delicate; desired; languishing. famous bearer: biblical delilah tempted samson into revealing the secret of his superhuman strength; gentle. (tanzanian) (swahili)" — a girl name of greek origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

One whos soul is gentle; water bearer; delicate; desired; languishing. famous bearer: biblical delilah tempted samson into revealing the secret of his superhuman strength; gentle. (tanzanian) (swahili)

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Dalila

Very rare in US records

What does Dalila mean?

Dalila is a girl name of greek origin meaning "One whos soul is gentle; water bearer; delicate; desired; languishing. famous bearer: biblical delilah tempted samson into revealing the secret of his superhuman strength; gentle. (tanzanian) (swahili)".

Is Dalila a rare name?

Yes. Dalila does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Dalila

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Names with a similar meaning to Dalila

Dalila means "One whos soul is gentle; water bearer; delicate; desired; languishing. famous bearer: biblical delilah tempted samson into revealing the secret of his superhuman strength; gentle. (tanzanian) (swahili)" — these names share that spirit.