Delia
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.
| 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.