Girl · #5,295 in 2026

Delima

Name: Popularity of the name Delima in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Delima, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,295

Peak Rank

#4,083 (1917)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1889

First Year

1947

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#4083

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Delima

The earliest SSA record of Delima as a baby girl name dates back to 1889, when 5 babies received it. 1917 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Delima — #4,083 in the national rankings. The 1910s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 35% of all recorded Delimas. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1947 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 31 Delimas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

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101-500

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Names that sound like Delima

Phonetically similar names — useful when Delima is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Dilemma
Dilema
Deline
Delma
Delena
Deluna
Dolina
Decima
Delana
Delano
Delila
Halima

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Delima

What does the name Delima mean?

Delima is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1889. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Delima in 2026?

In 2026, Delima ranks #5,295 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Delima most popular?

Delima reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #4,083 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Delima a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Delima is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Delima?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Delima include Ferrol, Ezora, Shizuyo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Delima

Delima is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1889 and has accumulated 31 births in the dataset. Delima's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #4,083. Use the chart and map above to compare Delima's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.