Declining since 2004, #1,561 for girls today.
Popularity of Delia since 1880
Babies named Delia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Delia's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,546 |
| 1890s | 1,871 |
| 1900s | 1,629 |
| 1910s | 2,360 |
| 1920s | 2,829 |
| 1930s | 2,853 |
| 1940s | 3,213 |
| 1950s | 4,589 |
| 1960s | 3,856 |
| 1970s | 2,976 |
| 1980s | 2,213 |
| 1990s | 2,191 |
| 2000s | 2,346 |
| 2010s | 1,973 |
| 2020s | 873 |
Meaning & origin
Delia is a name with deep classical roots, drawn from Greek mythology as an epithet of Artemis, goddess of the hunt, born on the island of Delos. Despite its ancient origins, Delia has had a modest presence in modern American naming. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1880, reaching its peak popularity in 1883. As of 2025, Delia ranked 1,561, with approximately 1 in 11,906 baby girls receiving the name, indicating it remains a relatively uncommon choice. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2004, but it has maintained a steady if small following. Delia is most popular in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Colorado, suggesting a regional appeal. Its gentle sound and mythological resonance give it a quiet charm that may attract parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar name.
Delia is a Latinized form of the Greek name Δηλία (Delia), a feminine epithet of the goddess Artemis, who was born on the island of Delos. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 16th century, often associated with the pastoral poetry of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Where Delia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Delia” around the world
Where Delia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
60
babies in 2024
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dee, Lia, Deli
Sibling names for Delia
Names that share Delia's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Celia, Lydia, Diana, Mira, Phoebe, Kenya, Sabrina, Delicia, Delinda, Delora, Nelia, Camela, Danella, Daphna, Deatra, Dedria, Diania, Dinora, Loida, Renia, Shelvia, Althia, Candia, Delbra, Dodi, Ivet, Melessia, Sedalia, Telia, Daliza, Deleah, Lorenia
Brothers: Leo, Felix, Simon, Theo, Julian, Damone, Dione, Daiel, Delray, Adelaido, Deldrick, Deone
Names like Delia
Names whose popularity has moved with Delia's over the last 50 years.
