The nameDelya
Delya is a girl's name, a variant of Delia, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Delia, it goes back to the Greek Dêlia, an epithet of Artemis, born in legend on the island of Delos.
Origin
Greek, through Delia.
History
First given in France around 1980, Delya grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, especially in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Popularity of the name Delya
Delya in France
Delya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 590 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Delya. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Delya in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 72 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Delya mean?
Like Delia, it goes back to the Greek Dêlia, an epithet of Artemis, born in legend on the island of Delos.
What is the origin of the name Delya?
Greek, through Delia.
Is Delya a girl's or a boy's name?
Delya is a girl's name.