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The baby name Delta is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛltə/ (DEL-tuh).

Delta is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛltə/ (DEL-tuh)

What is the meaning of the name Delta ?

The baby name Delta is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛltə/ (DEL-tuh).

Delta is Greek in Origin.

Delta stems from the Greek letter name Δέλτα (Délta), itself borrowed from Phoenician dalet, meaning “door.” As the fourth letter, it can carry the sense of “fourth,” and through classical geometry and modern science it also evokes the triangle and the idea of change (the mathematical delta). In English, delta names the landform at a river’s mouth, adding associations of confluence, fertility, and exploration.

As a given name, Delta has appeared sporadically in the English-speaking world since the late 19th century, aligning with trends that embraced virtue, nature, and letter-inspired names. Usage has been largely feminine but remains unisex, with a modest contemporary lift influenced by Australian singer Delta Goodrem. Variants and related forms include Deltha (American), the Greek spelling Délta, and nicknames Del, Dee, and Delle. Similar-sounding alternatives include Della and Delia, though they have distinct origins.

Delta has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Delta

Delta Goodrem Actor|musician · Born 1984 · Australia Delta Goodrem is an Australian musician and actor, best known for her hit songs like 'Born to Try' and 'Lost Without You'. She gained fame with her debut album 'Innocent Eyes', which topped the charts in Australia. Besides her music career, she has also appeared in the popular TV show 'Neighbours'. Delta Burke Actor · Born 1956 · United States Delta Burke is an American actress best known for her role as Suzanne Sugarbaker in the television series Designing Women. She also appeared in films like What Women Want and TV shows such as Boston Legal. Born in 1956, she has had a successful career in both television and film.

Delta – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
ID Boys 0 #132 4 4,130
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
BN Boys 0 #138 2 6,332
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2020 #179 2 1,663
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
EC Boys 0 #245 2 3,322
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
HR Boys 0 #256 4 3,997
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
JM Girls 0 #275 4 7,507
Canada Girls 2024 #281 5 2,795
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
JM Boys 0 #290 4 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #307 6 10,560
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GT 0 #334 5 5,948
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PH Boys 0 #374 10 11,440
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
UY Boys 0 #389 11 5,922
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
EG 0 #407 6 6,387
OM Girls 0 #419 6 15,987
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
PT Girls 0 #429 23 7,952
GT Boys 0 #437 38 7,625
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
AR Boys 0 #480 4 7,628
PA Boys 0 #499 7 9,305
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PA Girls 0 #514 5 9,861
HK Boys 0 #515 13 12,905
RU Girls 0 #515 9 11,913
CM Boys 0 #517 34 12,054
RU Boys 0 #520 7 12,621
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
UY Girls 0 #531 6 6,731
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
IR Boys 0 #539 14 10,162
BH 0 #544 10 17,937
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #555 5 12,703
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
PS Boys 0 #557 5 10,655
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
CR Girls 0 #568 6 11,342
BO Boys 0 #580 13 9,244
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
HK Girls 0 #606 10 16,104
IL Boys 0 #622 4 10,983
SG Girls 0 #626 7 18,916
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
LB 0 #648 11 13,263
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
CL Boys 0 #652 14 13,390
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
SG Boys 0 #686 12 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #691 7 13,071
SY 0 #718 11 11,684
BR Boys 0 #726 26 12,213
QA Boys 0 #739 5 18,093
EG Boys 0 #798 89 15,035
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
TN 0 #807 23 13,765
NG Girls 0 #819 8 15,093
PE Boys 0 #826 53 14,506
United States Girls 2024 #835 82 8,487
CL Girls 0 #836 16 14,098
CO Boys 0 #887 34 15,656
United States Boys 2023 #894 5 7,053
MX Boys 0 #904 79 16,355
Spain Boys 0 #914 17 5,610
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Girls 0 #923 21 14,861
SA Girls 0 #923 13 25,931
BR Girls 0 #926 16 12,708
NG Boys 0 #929 23 16,906
NL Boys 0 #932 20 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #933 20 5,697
MY Girls 0 #980 15 24,821
EG Girls 0 #1,002 8 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,034 6 16,750
MA 0 #1,060 69 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,063 79 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,066 46 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,073 20 22,615
MX Girls 0 #1,077 107 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,101 78 25,619
DZ 0 #1,115 62 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,144 9 16,140
TR 0 #1,180 32 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,407 65 10,046
IT Girls 0 #1,432 15 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,579 36 28,008

Delta is popular in 72 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Sweden
AE
AL

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People also ask about Delta

Delta is predominantly a girl's name.
Delta is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdɛltə/ (DEL-tuh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Deltah, Deltha and Del.
Yes — Delta ranked #179 in Sweden in 2020, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Delta ranks highest in Sweden (#179 in 2020).
Delta's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #905 in 2014 to #835 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Delta are in our database, including Delta Goodrem (Actor|musician), Delta Burke (Actor).