Holding steady.
Popularity of Idalys since 1995
Babies named Idalys per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Idalys is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995, and its usage has remained uncommon. Its peak year was 2002, reflecting a small burst of popularity during the early 2000s. Since then, the name has maintained a stable trajectory, never reaching the top 1000. The name's spelling variations, such as Idalis and Idaliz, further illustrate its recent creative origins. With no top states showing strong concentration, Idalys is a rare, distinctive choice without a deep historical past.
Idalys appears to be a modern coinage, likely created as a variant of names like Ida or Idalia, combined with the popular -lys suffix seen in names such as Alyssa or Katalys. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1995, suggesting a recent invention rather than a long historical pedigree. Its meaning is not derived from any traditional language or culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ida, Lys, Iddy
Sibling names for Idalys
Names that share Idalys's style, for a brother or sister.
