What origin is the name Delta?

Delta comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Delta a popular name?

Delta is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Delta?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Delta — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Delta

Q: Is Delta a rare name?

Yes. Delta does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Delta

Delta

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Delta is a greek girl's name meaning "This Greek name refers to the mouth of a river where it splits into branches. It is also the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.".

Delta is a girl name of greek origin meaning "This Greek name refers to the mouth of a river where it splits into branches. It is also the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Greek name refers to the mouth of a river where it splits into branches. It is also the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Delta

Very rare in US records

What does Delta mean?

Delta is a girl name of greek origin meaning "This Greek name refers to the mouth of a river where it splits into branches. It is also the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.".