What does Delia mean?
Delia means “of Delos,” the island birthplace of Artemis.
What does Ariadne mean?
Ariadne means “most holy” in Greek; she guides Theseus from the labyrinth.
Delia vs Ariadne
Which is more popular?
Delia is more popular than Ariadne today: about 135 US babies were given the name Delia in 2025, compared with 115 named Ariadne.
| Delia | Ariadne | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Of Delos | Most holy |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | DEEL-yah | ar-ee-AD-nee |
| Syllables | 2 | 4 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1960 |
| Peak year | 1957 (490) | 2016 (389) |
| In 2025 | 135 | 115 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Delia
Ariadne
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Delia | Ariadne |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 873 | 1,126 |
| 2010s | 1,973 | 2,589 |
| 2000s | 2,346 | 621 |
| 1990s | 2,191 | 255 |
| 1980s | 2,213 | 100 |
| 1970s | 2,976 | 63 |
| 1960s | 3,856 | 70 |
| 1950s | 4,589 | 0 |
| 1940s | 3,213 | 0 |
| 1930s | 2,853 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,829 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,360 | 0 |
| 1900s | 1,629 | 0 |
| 1890s | 1,871 | 0 |
| 1880s | 1,546 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Delia or Ariadne more popular?
Delia is more popular than Ariadne today: about 135 US babies were given the name Delia in 2025, compared with 115 named Ariadne.
What is the difference between Delia and Ariadne?
Delia means Of Delos (Greek origin), while Ariadne means Most holy (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Delia or Ariadne?
In US records, Delia first appears in 1880 and Ariadne in 1960, so Delia has the longer recorded history.