What does Delia mean?
Delia means “of Delos,” the island birthplace of Artemis.
What does Melina mean?
Melina is linked to the Greek for “honey.”
Delia vs Melina
Which is more popular?
Melina is more popular than Delia today: about 434 US babies were given the name Melina in 2025, compared with 135 named Delia.
| Delia | Melina | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Of Delos | Honey |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | DEEL-yah | muh-LEE-nah |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1883 |
| Peak year | 1957 (490) | 2009 (681) |
| In 2025 | 135 | 434 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Delia
Melina
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Delia | Melina |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 873 | 2,724 |
| 2010s | 1,973 | 4,946 |
| 2000s | 2,346 | 5,413 |
| 1990s | 2,191 | 3,089 |
| 1980s | 2,213 | 1,634 |
| 1970s | 2,976 | 1,104 |
| 1960s | 3,856 | 616 |
| 1950s | 4,589 | 118 |
| 1940s | 3,213 | 34 |
| 1930s | 2,853 | 16 |
| 1920s | 2,829 | 57 |
| 1910s | 2,360 | 82 |
| 1900s | 1,629 | 40 |
| 1890s | 1,871 | 36 |
| 1880s | 1,546 | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Delia or Melina more popular?
Melina is more popular than Delia today: about 434 US babies were given the name Melina in 2025, compared with 135 named Delia.
What is the difference between Delia and Melina?
Delia means Of Delos (Greek origin), while Melina means Honey (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Delia or Melina?
In US records, Delia first appears in 1880 and Melina in 1883, so Delia has the longer recorded history.