The baby name Delisah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced də-LEE-sah (IPA: /dəˈliːsə/).
The baby name Delisah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced də-LEE-sah (IPA: /dəˈliːsə/).
Delisah is in Origin.
Delisah is a modern feminine given name, likely an elaboration of Delisa/Delisha shaped by the rising popularity of Delilah. Its roots are layered: Delisa and Delisha are often linked to Latin deliciae, meaning "delight; darling," while the middle element -lis- can connect to Lisa, the short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath"). The final -h echoes Delilah (Hebrew), a separate name sometimes glossed "delicate." Together these strands make Delisah a contemporary coinage with resonances of "delight" and "devotion."
Documented in late 20th and early 21st century English-language records, Delisah remains rare and stylistically modern, prized for its lilting sound and distinctive spelling. Variants and near-forms include Delisa, Delisha, Delisiah, Delissa, Delysa, Delyssa, and Delicia; related names are Delilah and Lisa. Possible nicknames are Deli, Lish/Lisha, and Lysa/Lisa. With no entrenched historical bearer, the name’s appeal rests on its elegant blend of familiar pieces into a fresh silhouette.
Delisah is about as rare as a name gets. We hold just 12 recorded uses of it, from 4 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
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