What is the origin of the name Idalia?

Idalia is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Idalia?

Idalia is currently ranked #1716 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Idalia?

Idalia is pronounced ee-DAH-lee-ah.

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Idalia

ee-DAH-lee-ah

Popularity

#1716

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,251

Peak Year

#160 in 2023

First Recorded

1889

Style

Mythological, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Idalia is of Spanish origin, derived from Idalium, an ancient city in Cyprus associated with the goddess Aphrodite (Venus). It signifies beauty and love.

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Ida Lia Dalia

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Ida Lia Dalia

Spelling Variations

Idaliah Idalie

Similar Names

Adalia Aurelia Isabella Cordelia

Personality Traits

gracefullovingartisticcharming

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