Delisha Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-LEE-sha / /dɛˈliːʃə/English; African American
Meaning
Delightful; derived from the name Delicia
Historical & Cultural Background
Delisha is a modern name that emerged in the 20th century, primarily within African American communities. It is often considered a variation of the name Delicia, which has Latin roots meaning 'delight.' The name reflects a trend of creating unique names by modifying existing ones to convey personal significance.
Trend Summary
Delisha has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Delicia
- Delysha
International Variants
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Famous people named Delisha
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Fictional characters named Delisha
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Delisha was first seen in the United States in 1961. Delisha has ranked as high as #1143 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Delisha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Delisha (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 18 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 33 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 23 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 31 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 41 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 49 |
| 1989 | 53 |
| 1990 | 44 |
| 1991 | 37 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |