Delmira
Delmira is a German girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Delmira has the name Mira hiding inside it.
- Word funDelmira doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- GenerationDelmira peaked in 1935, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
- HistoryDelmira first shows up in US birth records in 1935, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 90 years since.
US births per million girls, 1935–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Delmira
Delmira is a girl name of German origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1930s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:German names
More German girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Emilia · rival, striving
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Delmira
What is the origin of the name Delmira?
Delmira is German in origin. Other German names to consider are Charlotte (“free”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).
Is Delmira a boy or girl name?
Delmira is a girl name.
How popular is the name Delmira?
Delmira is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1991. It peaked at #3,431 in 1935, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Delmira?
Delmira is a German girl name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.