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Odalys

OH-dah-lees · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coined name.

2025 rank (girls)
#3,780
Babies named in 2025
39
Peak popularity
1996
2025 frequency
1 in 41,212 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1997

Declining since 1997, #3,780 for girls today.

Popularity of Odalys since 1960

Babies named Odalys per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1072153221960198020002020Most births 1996Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s43
1970s63
1980s112
1990s1,148
2000s1,404
2010s469
2020s185

Meaning & origin

Odalys is a modern American name that emerged in the 1960s, first recorded in 1960. Its popularity peaked in 1996, but since 1997 it has been in decline; by 2025 it ranked 3,780th with a frequency of 1 in 41,212. The name has been most popular in California and Texas, reflecting its use among Hispanic families. While its exact origin is uncertain, it likely represents a creative combination of sounds or a feminized form of Odal. Odalys saw its greatest use in the 1990s, but has since become increasingly rare.

Odalys is a name that first appeared in the United States in the 1960s, likely as a modern invention. It may be a feminization of Odal or a variant of Odalis, itself possibly derived from Odile or a blend of names like Odette and Alice. Its usage has been primarily in Hispanic communities in California and Texas.

Where Odalys is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Oda, Lys

Variants: Odalis, Odaly

Sibling names for Odalys

Names that share Odalys's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Odalys mean?
The meaning of Odalys is uncertain. It is likely a modern coined name, possibly based on Odile or other names with 'Od'.
Is Odalys currently popular?
Odalys is not common today. In 2025, it ranked 3,780th, with about 1 in 41,212 baby girls given the name.
Is Odalys a boy or girl name?
Odalys is almost exclusively used for girls.