Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Idalie since 2013
Babies named Idalie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 83 |
| 2020s | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Idalie is a delicate and uncommon name that first appeared on U.S. record in 2013. Its peak came quickly the following year, in 2014, though it has since settled into a stable but low level of use. With a rank of 14,942 in 2024, it remains a truly rare choice, given to roughly 1 in every 321,453 baby girls. The name's nebulous etymology adds an air of mystery; it may be a French spin on the mythological Idalia, evoking sunlight and classical beauty, or a simple modern invention. Its top states are not concentrated, suggesting a scattered, eclectic appeal. For parents seeking a melodic, unpretentious name with a European flair, Idalie offers distinctiveness without trendiness.
Idalie is likely a French variant of Idalia, itself from the Greek 'eidē' (to see) and 'hēlios' (sun), thus 'behold the sun'. The name Idalia appears in classical mythology as an epithet of Aphrodite, referring to Mount Ida. Idalie may also be a modern coinage influenced by the popular suffix -lie.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ida, Dali, Lee
Sibling names for Idalie
Names that share Idalie's style, for a brother or sister.
