Declining since 1996, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Idalis since 1983
Babies named Idalis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 470 |
| 2000s | 270 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Idalis is a rare modern girl's name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1983. It reached its peak rank of 7,885 in 1996, but has since declined in use; as of 2025, it is given to about 1 in every 123,636 girls. The name is most frequently found in California, its top state. Idalis likely originated as an inventive coinage, possibly inspired by names like Ida or Alice, but lacks a clear historical or linguistic etymology. Its unusual sound and low usage give it a distinctive quality, though its trajectory has been falling since the mid-1990s.
Idalis is a modern American name that first appeared in the 1980s. It is likely a coined name, perhaps influenced by the popular suffix -lis (as in Candace or Phyllis) or a blend of Ida (of Germanic origin, meaning 'industrious') and Alice (of Germanic origin, meaning 'noble'). No clear historical derivation exists, and it is not found in traditional naming records.
Where Idalis is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ida, Lissie
Variants: Idalys
Sibling names for Idalis
Names that share Idalis's style, for a brother or sister.
