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Idalia

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Pronounced ih-DAHL-yuh /ɪ.ˈdɑl.jə/Medium

Meaning: From Idalion, a Cypriot town associated with AphroditeMedium

In 30 seconds: Idalia comes from Idalion, an ancient Cypriot town linked to the goddess Aphrodite, lending the name a classical, place-rooted aura.
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Origin MediumGreek, Germanic
MeaningFrom Idalion, a Cypriot town associated with Aphrodite
U.S. rank (2025)#2162 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births86 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,337

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202318892025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name traces to Idalion on Cyprus, a town that ancient tradition associated with Aphrodite. Drawing from that setting, Idalia carries a faint perfume of myth and the Mediterranean. Its meaning is geographic rather than translatable, anchored in that single sacred place.

It sits near shorter relatives like Ida and the Finnish Iida, as well as the elaborated Idella and Idelle, all sharing that opening 'Id-' sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Idalia is 'work, labour', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Idalia — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

IdaIdellaIdelleIida

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Idalia mean?

Idalia is usually explained as meaning 'work, labour' and is most often linked with Germanic [1] tradition.

How do you pronounce Idalia?

It's commonly said ih-DAHL-yuh /ɪ.ˈdɑl.jə/.

Is Idalia a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Idalia is used as a girl name.

How popular is Idalia?

In 2024, Idalia ranked #1716 in the U.S. for girls, with 118 births recorded.

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