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At a Glance: Name: Delia – Meaning: an epithet of the goddess Artemis referring to her birth on the island of Delos ('of Delos') – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: DEEL-yah
Delia is a Greek name, pronounced DEEL-yah, with a classic, vintage feel that reaches back to ancient roots. Its documented meaning is 'of Delos,' an epithet used for the goddess Artemis to mark her birthplace on the island of Delos. You may come across a claim that Delia means 'heart of a lion' through a tie to Cordelia, but that reading isn't supported by the name's actual Greek origin.
Meaning & Origin of Delia
Meaning: An epithet of the goddess artemis referring to her birth on the island of delos ('of delos').
Origin: Ancient Greek.
A common claim: Delia is sometimes claimed to mean 'heart of a lion,' via its use as a short form of Cordelia. Actually: Delia actually means 'of Delos,' an epithet of the goddess Artemis referring to her birth on that island — the 'lion-hearted' meaning belongs to Cordelia, not Delia.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Delia
Phonetic: DEEL-yah IPA: /ˈdiːljə/
Popularity of Delia
Delia reached its highest point in 1880, ranking #126 with 129 baby girls given the name that year; by 2024 it had settled at #1522, with 141 girls named Delia.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Delia mean?
An epithet of the goddess artemis referring to her birth on the island of delos (‘of delos’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Delia)
How do you pronounce Delia?
Delia is pronounced DEEL-yah (IPA: /ˈdiːljə/).
Is Delia a popular name right now?
Delia peaked at #126 in 1880 and is ranked #1522 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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