girl's name
Demelza
dih-MEL-zuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 356
Demelza is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2022, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 52,695 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Demelza Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 74 |
How Popular Is Demelza?
In 2025, Demelza was given to 10 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Demelza Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Demelza Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Démelza | Démelza is a rare spelling of Demelza, written with an acute accent and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Demelza
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Demelza Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Demelza over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Demelza
- English dih-MEL-zuh
Sibling Names for Demelza
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Demelza — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Demelza
How popular is the name Demelza?
In 2025, Demelza was given to 10 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Demelza a girl's or a boy's name?
Demelza is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Demelza?
Demelza has 3 syllables.
When was Demelza most popular?
Demelza peaked in 2022, when 17 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Demelza a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Demelza currently ranks #2,605 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.