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Idalia
GirlGreek, Spanish· “from Idalion, a place sacred to Aphrodite”
- Meaning
- from Idalion, a place sacred to Aphrodite
- Origin
- Greek, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- ee-DAHL-yuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,162
- US babies 2025
- 86
- Best rank
- #1,370 (1889)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Idalia
Idalia is a Greek and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “from Idalion, a place sacred to Aphrodite”.
Idalia comes from Idalion, an ancient city on Cyprus sacred to Aphrodite, who was sometimes called Idalia in Greek and Latin poetry. The name has a romantic, classical flavor thanks to this link to the goddess of love. It is used in Spanish-speaking communities, where it is said ee-DAHL-yuh, and occasionally in English, where it can be said ih-DAY-lee-uh. Related names include Ida and Italia, though these come from different roots. The combination of a Greek place name and a gentle Spanish sound makes it both classical and uncommon.
Popularity over time
Idalia first appears in US Social Security records in 1889. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,370 in 1889, and the most babies received it in 2023, when 160 were named Idalia. In 2025, 86 babies were named Idalia, and it ranked #2,162 nationally. That is 291% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,822 in 1950, #2,711 in 1980, #2,793 in 2000, #4,783 in 2010, and #2,162 in 2025. Of the 3,338 US girls named Idalia since records began, 16% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 502 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Chava, Adalie, Pia, Baila, and Scotlyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Idalia ranked highest in Arizona, Texas, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #776 | 8 |
| Texas | #1376 | 18 |
| Florida | #1995 | 6 |
| California | #2169 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Idalia is usually pronounced ee-DAHL-yuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with I and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Idalia
A few middle names that flow with Idalia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Idalia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Idalia mean?
Idalia is a Greek and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “from Idalion, a place sacred to Aphrodite”.
What is the origin of the name Idalia?
Idalia has Greek and Spanish roots. Idalia comes from Idalion, an ancient city on Cyprus sacred to Aphrodite, who was sometimes called Idalia in Greek and Latin poetry.
Is Idalia a popular name?
Not especially. Idalia ranked #2,162 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Idalia a boy or girl name?
Idalia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Idalia?
Idalia is usually pronounced ee-DAHL-yuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings