Holding steady.
Popularity of Idelia since 1909
Babies named Idelia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Idelia's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Idelia is a rare and delicate name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1909, with its peak year being that same year. Since then, it has remained out of the top 1000, never achieving widespread popularity. The name may be a variant of Idella or Adelia, both of which have Germanic roots, or it could be a modern invention. Its trajectory has been stable, with occasional sporadic use. Because it has never ranked, its ratio of babies given the name per million is unknown. Idelia offers a vintage feel without being common, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive name with a soft sound.
Idelia first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century, with its earliest recorded use in 1909. It may be a variant of Idella, itself a diminutive of Ida, or a form of Adelia, which is of German origin meaning 'noble.' Alternatively, Idelia could be a modern invented name, formed from the popular suffix '-elia' combined with a short initial syllable. The name has never entered widespread usage, remaining rare throughout its history.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ida, Delia, Elle
Sibling names for Idelia
Names that share Idelia's style, for a brother or sister.
