Delphia
Delphia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Womb, dolphin, or person from Delphi.
Origin and history
Delphia is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the city of Delphi, which was named after the Greek word for womb or dolphin. It was moderately popular in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but it has become a rare choice in contemporary times.
Popularity in the United States
4,251 babies in the United States have been named Delphia since 1880. It ranks #2698 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2086.
States where it is most popular
- KY (24.7 %)
- WV (20.9 %)
- TN (9.5 %)
- NC (9.4 %)
- MO (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 125 |
| 1890-1900 | 283 |
| 1900-1910 | 397 |
| 1910-1920 | 822 |
| 1920-1930 | 938 |
| 1930-1940 | 547 |
| 1940-1950 | 366 |
| 1950-1960 | 335 |
| 1960-1970 | 224 |
| 1970-1980 | 109 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 27 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Nicknames
Della, Phia
Fun facts
- The name directly references the ancient sanctuary of Delphi, considered by ancient Greeks to be the center of the world.
- Delphia saw its highest usage in the United States around the turn of the 20th century before gradually fading into rarity.