The nameDelia
Delia is a girl's name of Greek origin, an epithet of the goddess Artemis. It has been rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Delia means "from Delos", the Greek island where Artemis and Apollo were born. It is also a pet form of Cordelia or Adelia.
Origin
Greek.
History
Found in France since the early 20th century, Delia grew in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Delia
Delia in France
Delia was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 885 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Delia. Its rise began around 1926, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Delia in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 100 births a year on average, against 83 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Delia mean?
Delia means "from Delos", the Greek island where Artemis and Apollo were born. It is also a pet form of Cordelia or Adelia.
What is the origin of the name Delia?
Greek.
Is Delia a girl's or a boy's name?
Delia is a girl's name.