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Vidalia

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Pronounced vih-DAH-lee-ah /vɪˈdɑ.li.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Elaboration of Vidal/Vita — Latin vita, 'life' — a flowing 'life'-rooted name (also a sweet onion and a town)Medium

In 30 seconds: Full of life: Vidalia flows from Latin vita, 'life' — a lush, vital name (and yes, the famously sweet onion). Warm, lively, and lyrical.

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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish

MeaningElaboration of Vidal/Vita — Latin vita, 'life' — a flowing 'life'-rooted name (also a sweet onion and a town)

U.S. rank (2025)#4749 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 364

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Vidalia is an elaboration of Vidal/Vita — from Latin vita, 'life' (the root of 'vital'). A flowing, life-affirming name, it also names the Georgia town and its famously sweet onion.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, life at the root, and lush.

Did you know? Vidalia shares its root with 'vital' and 'vivacious' — Latin vita, 'life' — and lends its name to Georgia's sweet onion and town.

Overall data confidence 68%

References — Vidal / vita — etymology

Variations

VidalVitaVitalia

Nicknames

VidaLia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vidalia mean?

Vidalia elaborates Vidal/Vita, from Latin vita, 'life'.

How do you pronounce Vidalia?

It's said vih-DAH-lee-ah /vɪˈdɑ.li.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Vidalia a boy or girl name?

Vidalia is a girl's name.

How popular is Vidalia?

Vidalia is a rare name in the U.S.