UK girl's name
Delisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a variant of Delilah.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Delisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Delisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3615, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 8 births.
This profile covers 54 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2005 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 54 living people in the UK are called Delisha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Delisha ranked #3615 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 8 girls were registered as Delisha.
- • About 54 living people in the UK are estimated to have Delisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3615
2015
Births in 2015
6
Latest year
Peak year
2008
8 births
Estimated living
54
2026
Meaning
What does Delisha mean?
The given name Delisha has its roots in the African American community, emerging as a variation of the name Delilah, which has Hebrew origins. The name Delilah is derived from the Hebrew word "dalal," meaning "to languish" or "to be weak." It first appeared in the biblical account of Samson and Delilah, where Delilah was a Philistine woman who betrayed Samson, leading to his downfall.
While the exact origin of the name Delisha is unclear, it is believed to have gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly among African American families. The variation in spelling and pronunciation may have been influenced by regional dialects and personal preferences.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Delisha dates back to the late 19th century. Delisha Culberson, born in 1872 in Mississippi, was one of the first documented individuals to bear this name. Unfortunately, little is known about her life and achievements.
Throughout history, the name Delisha has been carried by several notable individuals. Delisha Milton-Jones, born in 1974, is a former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA for teams like the Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics. Delisha Boyd, born in 1977, is an American singer and songwriter known for her work in gospel music.
Another prominent figure with the name Delisha is Delisha Ann Boyd, an American author and motivational speaker born in 1970. Her book, "The Butterfly Experience," focuses on personal growth and empowerment.
In the realm of politics, Delisha Darnell Boyd, born in 1970, served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing the 111th district from 2012 to 2016.
Delisha Donielle Freeman, born in 1988, is an American track and field athlete who has competed in the Olympic Games and won medals at various international competitions.
While the name Delisha may not have a long and extensively documented history, it holds significance within the African American community as a unique and distinctive name with a connection to the biblical figure Delilah.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Delisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Delisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Delisha, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2015, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Delisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Delisha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4449 | 24 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3270 | 30 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Delisha
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Delisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Delisha in the UK right now?
In 2015, Delisha was ranked #3615 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Delisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 8 babies registered as Delisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Delisha?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially a variant of Delilah.
How many people are called Delisha in the UK?
A total of 54 babies have been registered as Delisha across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.