NAME PROFILE
Delmira
Derived from the French word for 'candle' or a variant of Shonda meaning 'God is gracious'; it describes a person who shines brightly with an inner warmth and a gracious, melodic personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 59 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1960 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1935 |
| Most recent | 1962 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | African-American, English, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Shondell Alfred (WBA world bantamweight champion boxer) · Tommy James (Leader of the band Tommy James and the Shondells) · Shondell Varcianna (Author and professional storyteller) · Shondell (Contemporary R&B recording artist) · Shondell (Notable Caribbean reggae performer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShonnieDellDellyShon
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