Dela
Pronunciation: [ d-EHL-uh ]
Dela is a girl baby name. Ranked #11,605 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 347 babies have been named Dela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dela is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #11,605 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,605
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Dela is also used as a boy name, ranked #40985.
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About the Name Dela
Dela is a girl name .
Is Dela a boy or girl name? Dela is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,605 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #40,985. Dela is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dela is currently ranked #11,605 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dela include Delilah, Delaney, Della, Delainey, Delani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis