Will my child share the name Delia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Delia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Delia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Delia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Delia is declining: down 864 places since 2020, to #1,584 in 2025. It peaked at #699 in 2021.

Is Delia a good choice for a distinctive name?

Delia is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Delia?

Notable people named Delia include: Delia Sheppard and Delia Gallagher.

Is Delia a popular baby name in the United States?

Delia does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Delia

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Delia is a distinctive choice, ranked #1584 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Delia in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#1584

About the Name Delia

Delia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 633 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #699 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Delia is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Delia in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Delia

Delia Murphy — Delia Murphy Kiernan was an Irish singer and collector of Irish ballads.
Ahmet Delia — Ahmet Delia was an Albanian guerilla fighter and member of the League of Prizren during the Albanian National Awakening.
Delia Sheppard — Delia Sheppard is a Danish actress, model, singer and dancer.

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