Sibling names for Delia
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Delia usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Delia, whose busiest decade was the 1950s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Delia
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva | #2,112 | 423 | 1950s | |
| Rosa | rose (Latin) | #653 | 2,269 | 1920s |
| Estella | star | #509 | 2,764 | 1920s |
| Maggie | pet form of Margaret ('pearl') | #294 | 5,275 | 2000s |
| Mollie | pet form of Mary | #1,116 | 1,026 | 1910s |
| Susie | pet form of Susan; "lily" | #1,922 | 435 | 1920s |
| Sally | pet form of Sarah | #1,158 | 965 | 1950s |
| Eda | #5,600 | 109 | 1920s | |
| Jennie | pet form of Janet or Jennifer | #2,309 | 399 | 1910s |
| Addie | pet form of Adeline, Adelaide, etc. | #1,272 | 916 | 1920s |
Brother names for Delia
Delia's era
Delia ranked #1,561 for girls in 2025, against #1,240 in 2015. Its best year was 1880, at #126. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Delia included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Miriam, Nina, Carmen. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Delia
These names follow Delia's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Delia. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
- Lavinia same ending as Delia
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Delia's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Delia's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Delia or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Delia itself are excluded.