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The baby name Delmy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛlmi/ (DEL-mee).

Delmy is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛlmi/ (DEL-mee)

What is the meaning of the name Delmy ?

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.

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Delmy – Popularity by country

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:

United States
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BO
CL
CO

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People also ask about Delmy

Delmy is predominantly a girl's name.
Delmy is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdɛlmi/ (DEL-mee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Delmi, Delmii, Delma, Delmia and Delmira.
Somewhat — Delmy ranked #892 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Delmy's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #921 in 2014 to #892 in 2024 in United States.