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Dela

♀ Girl

Pronounced DEH-lah /ˈdɛ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Ewe (of Ghana/Togo), 'a savior; God will save/rescue'; also a Slavic short form (of Adela, 'noble'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A savior; God will save: Dela is Ewe. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DEH-lah').
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Origin LowEwe, Ghanaian
MeaningFrom the Ewe (of Ghana/Togo), 'a savior; God will save/rescue'; also a Slavic short form (of Adela, 'noble'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6176 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 560

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202518882025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dela comes from the Ewe (of Ghana/Togo), 'a savior; God will save/rescue'; also a Slavic short form (of Adela, 'noble'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'DEH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in West African and Slavic families. Rare, a-savior at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Dela is an Ewe (Ghana/Togo) name meaning 'a savior; God will save' (also a Slavic short form of Adela) — a crisp, meaningful name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DEH-lah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Dela — Ewe; routes layered

Variations

DellaDelahAdela

Nicknames

Del

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dela mean?

Dela is Ewe for 'a savior; God will save'; also a Slavic short form of Adela; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dela?

It's said DEH-lah /ˈdɛ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dela a boy or girl name?

Dela is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Dela?

Dela is a very rare name in the U.S.

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