Delia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Delia is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'of Delos.' It has evolved through Latin and French into modern English. The name is often associated with beauty and nature, reflecting traits of grace and artistic sensibility. There is no biblical relevance connected to this name.
The name Delia is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Delia has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Delia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4651st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6502nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9331st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15031st out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 362nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 403rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 438th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 577th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 861st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1019th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1376th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Delia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Delia"
Pronunciation
/ˈdiːliə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Delia is derived from the Greek word 'Delos,' which refers to the island of Delos, considered the birthplace of the goddess Artemis.
Meaning
of Delos
Language Evolution
Delia (Latin), Délia (French), Delia (English)
Historical Usage
Delia gained popularity during the Renaissance period, particularly through literary references and as a poetic name for women associated with beauty and nature.
Variants & Derivatives
Délia, Delilah, Della
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Delia is perceived as a charming and slightly vintage name, often associated with artistic and literary qualities.
Famous People
Delia Smith, a renowned British cook and television personality, Delia Derbyshire, an English musician and composer known for her pioneering work in electronic music
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Delia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Delia"
"Delia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4651st of 6773 | 33 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6502nd of 7552 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9331st of 10718 | 10 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15031st of 16616 | 8 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 362nd of 9107 | 5,988 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 403rd of 9204 | 5,180 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 438th of 12526 | 8,301 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 577th of 19264 | 4,888 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 861st of 27321 | 3,403 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1019th of 35406 | 3,772 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1376th of 30306 | 1,993 |
Regional Popularity of "Delia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Delia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
36.65% 519th/1416 |
25.82% 356th/1379 |
14.58% 345th/2366 |
26.62% 304th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
47.35% 732nd/1546 |
31.17% 485th/1556 |
15.04% 354th/2353 |
16.03% 248th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
34.35% 765th/2227 |
23.21% 564th/2430 |
12.93% 369th/2853 |
12.65% 351st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.00% 881st/2937 |
18.55% 646th/3483 |
16.20% 570th/3518 |
10.68% 432nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.94% 1214th/3685 |
18.10% 810th/4475 |
18.91% 982nd/5194 |
10.37% 655th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.53% 1170th/4582 |
14.02% 724th/5164 |
16.67% 1219th/7313 |
13.65% 1019th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.86% 1349th/3984 |
26.16% 1174th/4487 |
24.80% 1692nd/6822 |
22.13% 1389th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Delia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Delia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.