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Delfina

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningdolphin · Greek

Delfina is a Mexican girl name meaning “dolphin”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funDelfina doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • GenerationDelfina peaked in 1925, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Delfina would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 64,103 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryDelfina first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1884–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Delfina

Delfina is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “dolphin”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Delfina

What does the name Delfina mean?

Delfina means “dolphin” and comes from Greek. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Delphine (“dolphin”).

What is the origin of the name Delfina?

Delfina is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Delfina a boy or girl name?

Delfina is a girl name. In 2025, 25 US girls were named Delfina.

How popular is the name Delfina?

Delfina ranked #5,099 for US girls in 2025, given to 25 babies. Its best year was 1925, when it reached #794. Over the last five years it has climbed 4,447 places.

What names are similar to Delfina?

If you like Delfina, you might also like Delphine.

What should I know before naming my baby Delfina?

Delfina is a Mexican girl name meaning “dolphin”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.