Delisa
Delisa is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Derived from Lisa meaning 'pledged to God' or related to Delicia meaning 'delight'.
Origin and history
Delisa is a modern American name created by combining the prefix 'De-' with the popular name Lisa, or as an elaboration of the Latin name Delicia. It emerged in the mid-20th century alongside similar invented names ending in '-isa'. While once modestly popular in the United States, its usage has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
3,251 babies in the United States have been named Delisa since 1880. It ranks #3119 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.8 %)
- IL (10.6 %)
- LA (8.5 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- AL (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 272 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,151 |
| 1970-1980 | 705 |
| 1980-1990 | 599 |
| 1990-2000 | 365 |
| 2000-2010 | 106 |
| 2010-2019 | 48 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Lisa, Dee, Lise
Fun facts
- Delisa belongs to a mid-20th-century American naming trend that blended established roots like Lisa with melodic prefixes like De-.
- The name reached its highest usage in the United States during the late 1960s through the 1980s.