Dilia

♀ Girl

Pronounced DEEL-yah /ˈdil.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Cordelia or Bedelia (Cordelia links to 'heart; daughter of the sea'), used as an independent name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A short form of Cordelia/Bedelia: Dilia is a graceful name. Warm and lyrical (said 'DEEL-yah'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowLatin, Modern coinage

MeaningA short form of Cordelia or Bedelia (Cordelia links to 'heart; daughter of the sea'), used as an independent name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#10463 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1917

Total births (all-time)≈ 250

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

Dilia is a short form of Cordelia or Bedelia (Cordelia links to 'heart; daughter of the sea'), used as an independent name (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'DEEL-yah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Hispanic and Italian families. Rare, a fond short form, and lyrical.

Did you know? Dilia is a short form of Cordelia or Bedelia (Cordelia links to 'heart; daughter of the sea'), used on its own — a lyrical choice (routes layered; said 'DEEL-yah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Dilia — Latin; short for Cordelia/Bedelia; routes layered

Variations

DeliaDalia

Nicknames

Dili

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dilia mean?

Dilia is a short form of Cordelia or Bedelia. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dilia?

It's said DEEL-yah /ˈdil.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dilia a boy or girl name?

Dilia is a girl's name.

How popular is Dilia?

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