girl's name
Delita
duh-LEE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 127
Delita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1979 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 1970, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1947.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Delita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 53 |
How Popular Is Delita?
In 1979, Delita 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 Delita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Delita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Delita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Delita
- English duh-LEE-tuh
Sibling Names for Delita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Delita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Delita
How popular is the name Delita?
In 1979, Delita 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 Delita a girl's or a boy's name?
Delita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Delita?
Delita has 3 syllables.
When was Delita most popular?
Delita peaked in 1970, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.