Dalila is the Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Delilah, the biblical woman who discovered the secret of Samson's strength; the Hebrew name is usually explained as "delicate" or "languishing". In Swahili Dalila is a separate name meaning "gentle". The name is used mainly in Hispanic American families; it peaked at number 1209 in 2009, has never been in the top 1000 and ranks number 1528 in 2025.