Delia
Delia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Person from Delos.
Origin and history
Delia originated as a classical Greek name meaning 'from Delos', referring to the sacred island associated with the mythology of Artemis and Apollo. It enjoyed steady usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States and remains a gentle, classic choice today. It is also occasionally used as a short form for Cordelia or Adelia.
Popularity in the United States
37,318 babies in the United States have been named Delia since 1880. It ranks #719 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1285.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.6 %)
- CA (20.4 %)
- NY (9.5 %)
- IL (4 %)
- AZ (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,546 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,871 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,629 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,360 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,829 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,853 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,213 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,589 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,856 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,976 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,213 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,191 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,346 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,973 |
| 2020-2029 | 873 |
Famous people named Delia
- Delia Smith: Chef, Author
- Delia Derbyshire: Composer, Musician
- Delia Ephron: Author, Screenwriter
Nicknames
Dee, Lia
Fun facts
- The name originally referred to the Greek island of Delos, the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
- Delia was widely used in 16th and 17th-century English pastoral poetry as a symbol of ideal beauty.