Rising since 2014, #2,153 for girls today.
Popularity of Idalia since 1889
Babies named Idalia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 48 |
| 1930s | 54 |
| 1940s | 95 |
| 1950s | 255 |
| 1960s | 366 |
| 1970s | 325 |
| 1980s | 346 |
| 1990s | 502 |
| 2000s | 475 |
| 2010s | 317 |
| 2020s | 518 |
Meaning & origin
Idalia is a name with a long but modest history in the United States, first recorded in 1889. After a period of obscurity, it has been steadily rising since 2014, reaching its peak rank of 2153 in 2023, with approximately 1 in 18,689 baby girls receiving the name in the latest year (2025). The name is most popular in the states of Arizona, Texas, and Florida. Idalia's exact origins remain debated, with Greek mythology and literary use often cited. The name is favored by parents seeking a classic yet uncommon choice with a delicate, feminine sound.
Idalia is likely of Greek origin, possibly derived from 'eidos' (beauty) or from the Greek place name Idalion in Cyprus. In Classical mythology, Idalia was a name associated with the Greek goddess Aphrodite, who was worshipped at the city of Idalion. The name has also been used in literature, such as in Edmund Spenser's 'The Faerie Queene' (1590) where a character named Idalia appears. Despite these associations, the exact etymology remains debated.
Where Idalia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Idalia” around the world
Where Idalia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ida, Daley, Lia
Sibling names for Idalia
Names that share Idalia's style, for a brother or sister.
