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Demelza

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Pronounced duh-MEL-zuh /dəˈmɛl.zə/Medium

Meaning: From a Cornish place-name (a hamlet near St. Columb Major), reworked as a first name — carried into wide notice by Demelza Poldark of Winston Graham's novels and their screen adaptations. Distinctly Cornish.Low

In 30 seconds: A distinctive Cornish name: Demelza comes from a place-name, famous via Poldark (said 'duh-MEL-zuh'). Lyrical and literary.
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Origin MediumCornish
MeaningFrom a Cornish place-name (a hamlet near St. Columb Major), reworked as a first name — carried into wide notice by Demelza Poldark of Winston Graham's novels and their screen adaptations. Distinctly Cornish.
U.S. rank (2022)#12567 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 44

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219782022

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

Demelza comes from a Cornish place-name near St. Columb Major, made famous as a given name by Demelza Poldark. It reads literary and distinctly Cornish — rare in the U.S. (said 'duh-MEL-zuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Britain. Rare, literary, and Cornish.

Did you know? Demelza began as a Cornish place-name and became a first name through Demelza Poldark of the beloved novels and series — lyrical and distinctly Cornish (said 'duh-MEL-zuh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Demelza — Cornish place-name; Demelza Poldark

Variations

DemelsaDemelzeDemelzah

Nicknames

DeeMelza

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demelza mean?

Demelza is a Cornish place-name made famous as a first name by the Poldark novels.

How do you pronounce Demelza?

It's said duh-MEL-zuh /dəˈmɛl.zə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Demelza a boy or girl name?

Demelza is a girl's name.

How popular is Demelza?

Demelza is a rare name in the U.S.

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