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Pronounced DEL-fuh /ˈdɛl.fə/High

Meaning: Delpha is an early-century short name tied to Delphine, from Greek delphis, 'dolphin', and to Philadelphia, 'sisterly love'; both trace to the Greek delphys root. It carries that gentle classical sense.Low

In 30 seconds: Delpha is a vintage short name tied to Delphine and Philadelphia, from a Greek root behind 'dolphin'. It crested in 1921.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningDelpha is an early-century short name tied to Delphine, from Greek delphis, 'dolphin', and to Philadelphia, 'sisterly love'; both trace to the Greek delphys root. It carries that gentle classical sense.

U.S. rank (1979)#10586 ↘ Falling

1979 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,025

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

Delpha is a trimmed early-twentieth-century name related to Delphine and to Philadelphia, all growing from the Greek delphys. Delphine means 'of Delphi' or 'dolphin', while Philadelphia means 'sisterly love'; Delpha reads as a short, homespun cousin of both. It appears in United States records from the eighteen-eighties.

Delpha reached its high point in 1921 and had largely disappeared by mid-century, placing it firmly in the great-grandmother tier. It has not been part of any revival, though its sister name Delphine has drawn fresh interest among lovers of vintage French names.

Did you know? Delpha shares its root with Delphi, the ancient Greek home of the famous oracle, whose name came from delphis, the dolphin — a whiff of classical legend in a plain early-century name.

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Delpha — Short form linked to Delphine/Philadelphia, Greek delphys; SSA peak 1921

Variations

DelphineDelphaPhiladelphia

Nicknames

DelDelphie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delpha mean?

Delpha is linked to Delphine and Philadelphia, from a Greek root meaning 'dolphin' or 'sisterly love'.

How do you pronounce Delpha?

It's said DEL-fuh /ˈdɛl.fə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Delpha a boy or girl name?

Delpha is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Delpha?

Delpha was an uncommon name that crested in the early nineteen-twenties and has been rare since; it has not revived.