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Delicia

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Pronounced dih-LISH-uh /dəˈlɪʃ.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin deliciae, 'delight; pleasure; a source of joy.' A gentle virtue-flavored name of classical root.Low

In 30 seconds: A joyful classic: Delicia means 'delight; pleasure' (said 'dih-LISH-uh'). Sweet and warm.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningFrom the Latin deliciae, 'delight; pleasure; a source of joy.' A gentle virtue-flavored name of classical root.

U.S. rank (2021)#15830 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1971

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,553

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

Delicia is Latin for 'delight; pleasure' (from deliciae). It reads sweet and warm, a lightly vintage virtue name — rare in the U.S. (said 'dih-LISH-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, sweet, and classical.

Did you know? Delicia comes from the Latin deliciae, 'delight; pleasure' — a warm, virtue-flavored name with a classical root (said 'dih-LISH-uh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Delicia — Latin 'deliciae'; 'delight; pleasure'

Variations

DelishaDelyciaDelicya

Nicknames

DeeLicia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delicia mean?

Delicia is Latin for 'delight; pleasure' (from deliciae).

How do you pronounce Delicia?

It's said dih-LISH-uh /dəˈlɪʃ.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Delicia a boy or girl name?

Delicia is a girl's name.

How popular is Delicia?

Delicia is a rare name in the U.S.