Idalia comes from the Greek tradition, meaning Behold the sun.
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How popular is Idalia?
2023peak year
Idalia entered U.S. records in 1889, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2023, 160 babies received the name (ranked #1402). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #3581), with roughly 59 babies named Idalia each year. Idalia has been trending upward in recent years. In total, around 3,251 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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