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Delia

DEE-lee-uh

Popularity

#1522

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

37,235

Peak Year

#490 in 1957

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Delia is of Greek origin, derived from Delos, the island where the goddess Artemis was born.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Delia Owens

    Author of "Where the Crawdads Sing."

  • Delia Smith

    British cook and television presenter.

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Personality Traits

gentlecreativesensitiveartistic

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