The baby name Delmy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛlmi/ (DEL-mee).
Delmy is Spanish in Origin.
The baby name Delmy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛlmi/ (DEL-mee).
Delmy is Spanish in Origin.
Delmy is a feminine given name used mainly in the Spanish-speaking Americas. It is a modern diminutive or short form of Delmira (also Adelmira or Edelmira), names built from the Germanic elements adal/edel "noble" and mari "famous." On that basis, Delmy conveys "nobly famous" or "of noble renown." In some regions it overlaps with Delma, though Delma has mixed origins and is not always related.
The name rose in Central America in the later 20th century and remains uncommon in Spain, appearing as well among U.S. Latino communities through migration. Variants and spellings include Delmi and Delmie; related formal names are Delmira, Adelmira, and Edelmira; nicknames include Del. Although occasionally associated by sound with the masculine Delmar, Delmy is etymologically distinct. Its usage is largely modern, reflecting trends favoring brief, friendly -y endings in girls' names.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV | 0 | #11 | 1 | 283 | |
| SV | Girls | 0 | #17 | 2 | 458 |
| HN | 0 | #22 | 1 | 704 | |
| SV | Boys | 0 | #28 | 1 | 352 |
| HN | Girls | 0 | #34 | 5 | 884 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #158 | 570 | 7,500 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| GT | 0 | #246 | 69 | 5,948 | |
| BO | 0 | #402 | 7 | 6,868 | |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #470 | 12 | 9,861 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #492 | 8 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #507 | 4 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #565 | 9 | 11,342 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #572 | 40 | 9,488 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #869 | 10 | 14,506 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #892 | 25 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #907 | 9 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #912 | 32 | 14,861 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #921 | 63 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,052 | 27 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,096 | 88 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,401 | 46 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Delmy is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:
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