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Idil

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Pronounced ee-DEEL /iˈdil/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Turkish idil, 'an idyll; a scene of pastoral/poetic beauty', and the Somali idiil, 'happy; fortunate; complete'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An idyll; pastoral beauty: Idil is Turkish/Somali. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ee-DEEL').
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Origin LowTurkish, Somali
MeaningVariously from the Turkish idil, 'an idyll; a scene of pastoral/poetic beauty', and the Somali idiil, 'happy; fortunate; complete'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#13851 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 175

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719982025

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

Idil comes variously from the Turkish idil, 'an idyll; a scene of pastoral/poetic beauty', and the Somali idiil, 'happy; fortunate; complete' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ee-DEEL').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Somali families. Rare, an-idyll at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Idil means 'an idyll; pastoral beauty' in Turkish and 'happy; fortunate' in Somali — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ee-DEEL').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Idil — routes layered

Variations

IdylIdill

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Idil mean?

Idil is variously Turkish 'an idyll; pastoral beauty' and Somali 'happy; fortunate'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Idil?

It's said ee-DEEL /iˈdil/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Idil a boy or girl name?

Idil is a girl's name.

How popular is Idil?

Idil is a very rare name in the U.S.

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