Idalia
Idalia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Behold the sun or from Idalion.
Origin and history
Idalia is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from Idalion, an ancient city on Cyprus associated with the goddess Aphrodite. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinct name, seeing steady but modest usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,338 babies in the United States have been named Idalia since 1880. It ranks #3073 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1584.
States where it is most popular
- TX (56.3 %)
- CA (21.5 %)
- NY (13.4 %)
- IL (2.3 %)
- FL (2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 32 |
| 1920-1930 | 48 |
| 1930-1940 | 54 |
| 1940-1950 | 95 |
| 1950-1960 | 255 |
| 1960-1970 | 366 |
| 1970-1980 | 325 |
| 1980-1990 | 346 |
| 1990-2000 | 502 |
| 2000-2010 | 475 |
| 2010-2019 | 317 |
| 2020-2029 | 518 |
Fun facts
- Idalion was an ancient city in Cyprus famous for its sanctuary dedicated to Aphrodite, who was sometimes epithetized as Idalia.
- The name is linked to the Greek phrase 'eido helion', which translates roughly to 'I see the sun'.