Delia
Pronunciation: [ d-EELY-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Delia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 24 babies have been named Delia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Delia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,713 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,713
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Delia is also used as a girl name, ranked #1524.
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About the Name Delia
Delia is a boy name .
Is Delia a boy or girl name? Delia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,713 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,524. Delia is more commonly used as a girl name.
Delia is currently ranked #11,713 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Delia include Del, Dey, Deie, and Delkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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