girl's name
Delissa
duh-LIS-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 401
Delissa is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2013 it was given to 6 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 1988, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1953.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Delissa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 79 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 11 |
How Popular Is Delissa?
In 2013, Delissa was given to 6 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 Delissa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Delissa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Delissa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Delissa
- English duh-LIS-uh
Sibling Names for Delissa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Delissa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Delissa
How popular is the name Delissa?
In 2013, Delissa was given to 6 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 Delissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Delissa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Delissa?
Delissa has 3 syllables.
When was Delissa most popular?
Delissa peaked in 1988, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.