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Djelia

Quick answerDjelia is a variant of Delia, which derives from the Greek name Δήλια (Delia), meaning "of Delos" or "from Delos," referring to the Greek island sacred to Apollo.

Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,048
TrendStable
Peak year2008
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureWestern/Francophone
Numerology5 Chaldean 6
Global rank#6,048

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Djelia

Djelia is a variant of Delia, which derives from the Greek name Δήλια (Delia), meaning "of Delos" or "from Delos," referring to the Greek island sacred to Apollo.

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Etymology

Djelia is a variant of Delia, which derives from the Greek name Δήλια (Delia), meaning "of Delos" or "from Delos," referring to the Greek island sacred to Apollo. The name has roots in ancient Greek mythology and means one who is from or associated with the island of Delos.

The name is used across Western cultures with Christian and secular populations, though the variant spelling "Djelia" appears primarily in French and West African francophone communities, with particular presence in Mali and other Sahel regions where it may have been influenced by local naming traditions.

Djelia currently ranks #6,048 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.

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