Delia

Delia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “from Delos.” In 2024 it was given to 141 girls in the United States.

Delia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“from Delos”
Pronunciation
/ˈdiːlɪə/
Also spelled
Adelia

About the name Delia

Delia belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “from Delos” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Adelia.

In the United States, Delia first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #126 in 1880, and in 2024 141 babies received the name — 37,173 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Delia in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#126 in 1880
Peak year
1957
Babies named Delia in 2024
141
Total since 1880
37,173

Spellings & short forms

Adelia

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Delia mean?

Delia means “from Delos” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Delia a boy or girl name?

Delia is a girl name. In 2024, 141 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Delia?

Delia comes from the Greek tradition. It is also spelled Adelia.

How popular is the name Delia?

Delia first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #126 in 1880, and 141 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Delia?

Delia is pronounced /ˈdiːlɪə/ (IPA).

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