The baby name Delissa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced dəˈlɪsə (de-LISS-uh).
Delissa is English in Origin.
The baby name Delissa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced dəˈlɪsə (de-LISS-uh).
Delissa is English in Origin.
Delissa is a modern feminine given name most common in the United States, likely created in the late 20th century as an elaboration or blend. The form aligns with two etymological paths: De- + Lisa, where Lisa is a short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, “my God is an oath”), or a fusion echoing Melissa and Delicia - Greek melissa “honeybee” and Latin deliciae “delight.” As a result, Delissa is often interpreted as “pledged to God” or “delightful/honey-sweet.”
Though never a top-charting staple, the name appears sporadically in U.S. records from the late 20th century onward, mirroring trends in De- prefixed and -issa/-yssa endings, including within African-American naming. Variants and related forms include Delisa, DeLisa, DeLissa, Delyssa, Delysa, Delicia, Delizia, and Lissa; Lisa and Lissa also serve as diminutives. The name carries a graceful, lyrical sound with contemporary flair.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #274 | 5 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2013 | #915 | 6 | 9,616 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 5 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
Delissa is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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