Dela
- US rank
- #6,116
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,276 in 1888
19 babies were named Dela in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,096 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1888–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dela you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 84,746 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Dela, 19 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dela would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDela first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1888, when it ranked #1,276. Today it's #6,116, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDela is 4.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 84,746.
- TrendDela has climbed 1,096 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,116. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Dela
Dela is a girl name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ela”. US birth records list Dela for girls from 1888 to 2025, in 73 of those 138 years. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked #1,276 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,116, with 19 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 14 | 71,429 girls |
| 1900s | 4.3 | 229,885 girls |
| 1910s | 6.1 | 164,204 girls |
| 1920s | 5.8 | 170,940 girls |
| 1930s | 2.9 | 347,222 girls |
| 1940s | 1.9 | 523,560 girls |
| 1950s | 3.4 | 298,507 girls |
| 1960s | 3.1 | 319,489 girls |
| 1970s | 2.7 | 364,964 girls |
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,086,957 girls |
| 1990s | 2.0 | 505,051 girls |
| 2000s | 1.3 | 793,651 girls |
| 2010s | 2.7 | 370,370 girls |
| 2020s | 8.4 | 119,760 girls |
Other spellings of Dela
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Dela
What is the origin of the name Dela?
Dela has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Dela a boy or girl name?
Dela is a girl name.
How popular is the name Dela?
Dela ranked #6,116 for US girls in 2025, given to 19 babies. Its best year was 1888 (#1,276).