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Delfina

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Pronounced del-FEE-nah /dɛlˈfi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: The Italian/Spanish form of Delphine — from Greek delphis, 'the dolphin' (and linked to Delphi, the sacred oracle); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The dolphin; from Delphi: Delfina is the Italian/Spanish Delphine — 'the dolphin'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'del-FEE-nah').

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Origin MediumGreek, Latin

MeaningThe Italian/Spanish form of Delphine — from Greek delphis, 'the dolphin' (and linked to Delphi, the sacred oracle); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6433 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1925

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,012

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Delfina is the Italian and Spanish form of Delphine — from Greek delphis, 'the dolphin' (linked to Delphi, the sacred oracle of Apollo; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name across Italian and Hispanic families (said 'del-FEE-nah'; nicknames Fina, Delfi).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Latino families. Rare, the-dolphin at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Delphine comes from Greek delphis, 'the dolphin' (linked to Delphi, the sacred oracle) — Delfina is its lyrical Italian/Spanish form, classic and warm (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'del-FEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 58%

Behind the Name — Delphine — routes layered

Variations

DelphineDelfineDelphina

Nicknames

Fina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delfina mean?

Delfina is the Italian/Spanish Delphine — Greek 'the dolphin' (linked to Delphi); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Delfina?

It's said del-FEE-nah /dɛlˈfi.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Delfina a boy or girl name?

Delfina is a girl's name.

How popular is Delfina?

Delfina is a rare name in the U.S.