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Delta

OriginGreek
Meaning"fourth letter; island formed at the mouth of a river"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#2337

2025 SSA

US rank · boysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Delta

Delta is an unusual vintage option, blending the sounds of Della and Etta. The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet and a geographical term, used to describe an island formed at the mouth of a river, some may be put off by Delta's links the airline company of COVID variant on the same name.

Delta for girls#2337 US

Borne by singer Delta Goodrem and actress Delta Burke, it was given to around 80 girls in a recent year.

Delta for boys

Delta is an unusual vintage name for girls or an futuristic modern option for boys. Delta is the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet and also the geographical name given to an island formed at the mouth of a river.

Pronounced DEL-tuh.

As of October 2026, Delta ranked #2337 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #723 in 1893, Nameberry popularity #707.

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Delta for girls

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