Meaning and history
Delia is an ancient Greek epithet meaning "of Delos," the island where the goddess Artemis and her twin Apollo were said to have been born. It later became an independent name in English poetry and everyday use. Notable bearers include American novelist and reformer Delia Bacon and chef and broadcaster Delia Smith.
Delia moved from #947 to #986 for girls between 2005 and 2007. Its highest annual birth count came in 1957, with 490 births.