girl's name
Delima
deh-LEE-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 31
Delima is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1947 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 1917, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1889.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Delima Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Delima?
In 1947, Delima 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 Delima
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Delima Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Delima over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Delima
- English deh-LEE-muh
Sibling Names for Delima
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Delima — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Delima
How popular is the name Delima?
In 1947, Delima 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 Delima a girl's or a boy's name?
Delima is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Delima?
Delima has 3 syllables.
When was Delima most popular?
Delima peaked in 1917, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.