Dilia
A feminine name derived from the Greek word meaning "servant".
Name Census estimates that about 197 living Americans carry the first name Dilia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dilia today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dilia births was 1917 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dilia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
197
~ 1 in 1,739,870 Americans
Peak year
1917
10 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,463
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Dilia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dilia from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 44 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Dilia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dilia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dilia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dilias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New Mexico, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Dilia, while Texas, California, New Mexico recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dilia
The name Dilia is believed to have originated from the Greek language, derived from the word 'delios,' which means 'from the island of Delos.' Delos was a small island in the Aegean Sea that played a significant role in ancient Greek mythology as the birthplace of the gods Apollo and Artemis.
The earliest recorded use of the name Dilia dates back to ancient Greece, where it was primarily given to girls born on the island of Delos or those with a connection to the island's culture and traditions. The name's association with the island's mythological significance likely contributed to its popularity among the Greeks.
One of the earliest historical references to the name Dilia can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BC. In his writings, he mentioned a woman named Dilia who was a priestess at the temple of Apollo on the island of Delos.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Dilia. One such figure was Dilia of Ephesus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC. She was a follower of the Pythagorean school of thought and was known for her contributions to the study of mathematics and geometry.
Another famous Dilia was Dilia of Cyzicus, a Greek poet who lived in the 3rd century BC. She was renowned for her lyrical poetry and was considered one of the most influential female poets of her time.
In the Byzantine era, a notable figure named Dilia of Constantinople lived in the 6th century AD. She was a highly respected scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the intellectual and religious life of the Byzantine Empire.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Dilia Ghiberti (1425-1498) gained recognition for her remarkable skill in sculpting and metalwork. She was the daughter of the famous sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti, who created the iconic bronze doors of the Baptistery in Florence.
Another individual worth mentioning is Dilia Dimitrova (1887-1964), a Bulgarian writer and activist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement in her country. She was a prolific author and wrote extensively about the struggles and challenges faced by women in Bulgarian society.
While the name Dilia has its roots in ancient Greece, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, with individuals bearing this name found in various parts of the world throughout history. The name's connection to Greek mythology and its association with the island of Delos have contributed to its enduring popularity and significance.
People
Dilia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dilia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dilia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dilia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 197 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dilia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,739,870 US residents.
Is Dilia a common name?
We classify Dilia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 250 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dilia most popular?
The single biggest year for Dilia was 1917, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dilia is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dilia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dilia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.