Idalia

At a Glance

Meaning

Linked to Idalium, an ancient Cypriot city sacred to Aphrodite

Origin

Greek (via Latin)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

ih-DAHL-yuhListen

Idalia is pronounced ih-DAHL-yuh, and it comes from Greek by way of Latin, tracing back to Idalium, an ancient city on Cyprus sacred to Aphrodite. You may come across the claim that Idalia means "behold the sun" or "the sun," but that reads more like a modern retelling than the name's real root. It has a bohemian, nature-loving feel to it, the kind of name that suits a free-spirited wanderer.

Meaning & Origin of Idalia

Meaning: Linked to Idalium, an ancient Cypriot city sacred to Aphrodite.

Origin: Greek (via Latin).

A common claim: Idalia means 'behold the sun' or 'the sun' Actually: This looks like a folk etymology rather than the real root; the name more plausibly derives from Idalium, a Cypriot city sacred to Aphrodite.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Idalia

Popularity of Idalia

Idalia shows up in U.S. baby name records going all the way back to 1889, when it hit its historic peak at #1370 with just 5 babies given the name. By 2024 it had settled at #1716 with 118 babies, still uncommon but given to far more girls than in that first peak year.

Names Like Idalia

These names share Idalia’s style, era or origin.

• Aster
• Elaia
• Gaia
• Thalassa
• Astra
• Aura

FAQ

What does the name Idalia mean?

Linked to Idalium, an ancient Cypriot city sacred to Aphrodite. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Idalia?

Idalia is pronounced ih-DAHL-yuh (IPA: /ɪˈdɑːljə/).

Is Idalia a popular name right now?

Idalia peaked at #1370 in 1889 and is ranked #1716 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1889–2024.)

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