Girl · #1,464 in 2026

Idalia

Name: Popularity of the name Idalia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Idalia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,464

Peak Rank

#1,279 (2023)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+207%

1889

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#1279

Peak Rank

Total Count

108

Years Active

The Story of Idalia

Idalia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1889, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 160 Idalias were born — ranking #1,399 that year. As of 2026, Idalia ranks #1,464 for baby girls with 149 births, rising sharply (+207% over the past five years). In total, more than 4K Idalias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Idalia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Idalia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Idalia

What does the name Idalia mean?

Idalia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1889. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Idalia in 2026?

In 2026, Idalia ranks #1,464 among girls' names in the U.S., with 149 babies given the name that year.

When was Idalia most popular?

Idalia reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #1,279 that year with 160 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Idalia most popular?

Idalia has historically been most popular in Nevada, Texas, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Idalia.

Is Idalia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Idalia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Idalia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Idalia include Ardelia, Evelena, Ala. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Idalia

Idalia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1889 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Idalia's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #1,279. Use the chart and map above to compare Idalia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.