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Delphina

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

Meaning: A feminine of Delphinus — from the Greek, variously 'of Delphi' and 'a dolphin' (from delphis)Low

In 30 seconds: Of Delphi; a dolphin: Delphina is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'del-FEE-nah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA feminine of Delphinus — from the Greek, variously 'of Delphi' and 'a dolphin' (from delphis)

U.S. rank (2024)#9693 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 903

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

Delphina is a feminine of Delphinus — from the Greek, variously 'of Delphi' and 'a dolphin' (from delphis). A lyrical, classic name (said 'del-FEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Hispanic families. Rare, of-Delphi-and-a-dolphin at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Delphina is Greek, variously 'of Delphi' and 'a dolphin' (from delphis) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'del-FEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Delphina — Greek etymology

Variations

DelphineDelfinaDelphinia

Nicknames

Delphi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delphina mean?

Delphina is Greek, variously 'of Delphi' and 'a dolphin' (a feminine of Delphinus).

How do you pronounce Delphina?

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

Is Delphina a boy or girl name?

Delphina is a girl's name.

How popular is Delphina?

Delphina is a very rare name in the U.S.