The baby name Delise is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /dəˈliːz/ (deh-LEEZ).
The baby name Delise is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /dəˈliːz/ (deh-LEEZ).
Delise is English, French, Hebrew in Origin.
Delise is a modern feminine name with a French-Latinate flavor. Two main etymologies are proposed: from French délice “delight, pleasure,” ultimately Latin deliciae; or as a compound of the particle de + Lise (a French short form of Elisabeth), giving a sense “of Lise” and linking to the Hebrew meaning “God is my oath.” The resulting meanings cluster around “delight; joy” and “pledged to God.”
As a given name, Delise appears sporadically in English-speaking records from the mid-20th century, likely buoyed by the vogue for Denise and other -ise/-ice endings. It remains uncommon, and is also encountered as a surname (DeLise/Delise). Variant forms include Delice, Delyse, Delisa, Delicia, and DeLise; related short forms are Lise and Lisette. Its soft, sibilant cadence offers a distinctive alternative to Denise, Elise, or Eliza.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #531 | 10 | 11,671 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #926 | 16 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,107 | 35 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Delise is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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