Holding steady.
Popularity of Delissa since 1953
Babies named Delissa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 79 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 35 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Delissa is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1953. Its most popular year was 1988, when it reached its peak usage, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names nationwide. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, with only a handful of births each year since the 1990s. It belongs to the group of melodic -issa names that flourished in the late 20th century, echoing familiar sounds from Melissa and Marissa while offering a distinct alternative. Despite its rarity, Delissa shares stylistic ties with other 1980s favorites like Jennifer and Stephanie, but without their broad appeal.
Delissa likely arose as a modern feminine name in the mid-20th century. It may be an elaboration of the short form Del (from names like Delbert or Delaney) with the popular feminine suffix -issa, or a variant of Delicia, from the Latin word for 'delight'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1953 and saw modest use during the 1980s, peaking in 1988.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deli, Lissa, Dee
Sibling names for Delissa
Names that share Delissa's style, for a brother or sister.
