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Alternatives To Delilah

  1. Jolene

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      Stuck in the shadow of the old Dolly Parton song. In spite of its dated feel, Jolene reentered the charts in 2010 and has been rising in recent years.
  2. Dia

    • Origin:

      Mbama, Sanskrit, Latin, and Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "love; lamp; heavenly; day"

    • Description:

      A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins.
  3. Hadassah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "myrtle tree"

    • Description:

      This Hebrew name of Queen Esther is well used in Israel (especially for girls born around the holiday of Purim), and in the US is the name of a Zionist women's philanthropic organization. Formerly shunned as hyper-religious, this name entered the Top 1000 in 2007 and has since climbed into the Top 700. Nickname Haddie feels like a natural companion for Addie and Maddie.
  4. Adina

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "slender, delicate"

    • Description:

      Name of an Old Testament soldier that's been also used as a girls' name in modern Israel. An alternate spelling is Adinah. Some mistake Adina and Adinah to be the root of Dinah, but the Biblical name Dinah is borne by a different figure and has a different meaning. You can consider the modern short forms Dena and Dina as stemming from either Adina or Dinah.
  5. Dina

    • Origin:

      Hebrew variation of Dinah or Adinah

    • Meaning:

      "judged or delicate"

    • Description:

      Dina is a 20th century version of either Dinah or Adinah, two Old Testament names not related to each other. Dinah was the beautiful daughter of Jacob and Leah, while Adinah or Adina was a male soldier, though the name is also used for girls in modern Israel.
  6. Eila

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Norwegian variation of Elina

    • Meaning:

      "oak tree; bright, shining light"

    • Description:

      Eila is a Hebrew name heard in Israel. The name also has roots in Finland and Norway, where it's derived from Elina, a variation of Helen, or from Aila, a form of Helga. Eila could gain attention as a cross-cultural name and fresh alternative to popular sound-alike choices like Ayla, Ella, and Isla.
  7. Delphina

    • Origin:

      French from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "of Delphi; womb"

    • Description:

      Delphina is another form of the sleek French Delphine, rising in popularity. The Blessed Delphina was a Provencal nun.
  8. Villanelle

    • Origin:

      English from Italian

    • Meaning:

      "pastoral song"

    • Description:

      Is Villanelle the new Sonnet? This elaborate name is a form of poetry — an example is Dylan Thomas's Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night — but many know it better as an assassin's codename in the TV show Killing Eve. Inspired by that, Villanelle debuted on the American charts in 2022 when it was used for five baby girls.
  9. Kalila

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      The lilting name of a range of mythical mountains, with an extensive menu of spellings, and a more unusual way of fitting in with current favorites Lila and Lola.
  10. Belen

    • Origin:

      Spanish place name and form of Bethlehem, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "house of bread"

    • Description:

      Actually the Spanish name for Bethlehem, which means "house of bread," this name is high on Spain's popularity list and is rising in the US as well. Though this is one of the Spanish names for girls that has not for the most part crossed over to the English-speaking population, that could change thanks to its similarity to the popular Belle or Bella.
  11. Rosalinda

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "pretty rose"

    • Description:

      Rosalind feels fresher now.
  12. Dalila

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "guide"

    • Description:

      Names that sound and/or are spelled like Dalila exist in several languages, from the Swahili Dalili to the Arabic Dalil to the Hebrew Delilah. A beautiful cross-cultural choice.
  13. Kelilah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "crown, laurel"

    • Description:

      Kelilah, also spelled Kelila, is a lovely and unusual name that would make a perfect substitute for the trendy Delilah.
  14. Didi

    • Origin:

      Pet name for Di-starting names

    • Description:

      Not as lively or independent as Gigi, Kiki, or Coco.
  15. Dellamae

    • Origin:

      Combination of Della and Mae

    • Meaning:

      "noble drop in the sea"

    • Description:

      A sunny and sparky compound name which rolls easily off the tongue.
  16. Alula

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "first leap"

    • Description:

      Alula, the palindromic name of the first double star to be identified as physically related to its twin, would make the perfect name for a first-born twin. Ideas (we're only half joking) for the second born: Aviva, Aziza, Otto. Alula is reminiscent of the unusual name chosen by Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen for their second daughter: Elula, a month name from the Hebrew calendar.
  17. Delaina

    • Description:

      Delaina is a feminine name with possible roots as a variant of Delana or an elaboration of Delaine. The name likely derives from elements meaning 'from Alaine' or may be connected to the French 'de laine' (of wool). It emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century but gained more notice during the 1970s-80s when melodic, multi-syllabic feminine names were trending. Though never extremely common, Delaina possesses an elegant, romantic quality with its flowing sound and soft ending. The name has remained a consistent but uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet approachable. Its similarity to more familiar names like Elaina and Delaney gives it recognizability while maintaining its uniqueness.

  18. Kalilah

    • Description:

      Kalilah is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word "khalil" which means "friend" or "beloved." It carries connotations of loyalty, friendship, and close companionship. The name gained recognition through the famous Arabic literary work "Kalila wa Dimna," a collection of animal fables. While not extremely common in Western countries, Kalilah has been gaining appreciation for its melodious sound and meaningful roots. The name offers a balance of exotic appeal and accessibility, making it an increasingly attractive choice for parents seeking a name with cultural depth. Kalilah can also be spelled as Kalila or Kaleela in some variations.

  19. Talila

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "covering of dew"

    • Description:

      Talila is a pretty and novel name, somewhere between Talia and Tallulah.
  20. Dalili

    • Origin:

      Swahili

    • Meaning:

      "a sign from the gods"

    • Description:

      Lovely, melodic Dalila/Delilah cousin.