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Delia

/ DEEL-yah /
Girl Greek 2 syllables
Meaning
Delia means Of Delos (Greek).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
DEEL-yah
Popularity
#1561 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Delia in the US, 1880–2025
18801900192019401960198020002020

Delia first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1957, when 490 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 135.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Delia popular?

Declining Delia is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1957 peak.

US babies given the name Delia, by decade
2020s 873
2010s 1,973
2000s 2,346
1990s 2,191
1980s 2,213
1970s 2,976
1960s 3,856
1950s 4,589
1940s 3,213
1930s 2,853
1920s 2,829
1910s 2,360
1900s 1,629
1890s 1,871
1880s 1,546

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Delia mean?

Delia means “of Delos,” the island birthplace of Artemis.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Delia mean?

Delia means Of Delos. Delia means “of Delos,” the island birthplace of Artemis.

What is the origin of the name Delia?

Delia is of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Delia?

Delia is pronounced “DEEL-yah.”

Is Delia a boy or a girl name?

Delia is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Delia a popular name right now?

Delia is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1957 peak.

How popular is the name Delia?

In 2025, Delia ranked #1561 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Delia most popular?

Delia was most popular in 1957, when about 490 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Delia?

Names similar to Delia include Ariadne, Melina, Calliope, Eleni, Charisse.

What names go well with Delia?

Greek names that pair well with Delia include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.