girl's name
Deleta
duh-LEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 45
Deleta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1966 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1957, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1939.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Deleta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 10 |
How Popular Is Deleta?
In 1966, Deleta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Deleta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Deleta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Deleta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Deleta
- English duh-LEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Deleta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Deleta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Deleta
How popular is the name Deleta?
In 1966, Deleta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Deleta a girl's or a boy's name?
Deleta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Deleta?
Deleta has 3 syllables.
When was Deleta most popular?
Deleta peaked in 1957, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.