Idalis
A feminine name derived from the Spanish name Ida meaning "prosperous battle".
Name Census estimates that about 876 living Americans carry the first name Idalis. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Idalis today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Idalis births was 1996 (138 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Idalis. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
876
~ 1 in 391,272 Americans
Peak year
1996
138 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,551
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Idalis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Idalis from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 470 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Idalis by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Idalis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Idalis' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Idalis, while Washington, Louisiana, Connecticut recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Idalis
The name Idalis is of Greek origin and can be traced back to the ancient Greek name Idalios, which was derived from the word "Idalia," referring to a town in ancient Cyprus. This town was known for its association with the goddess Aphrodite, who was believed to have been born in the vicinity.
In Greek mythology, Idalia was a epithet used to describe Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. The name Idalis is therefore closely linked to this divine figure and the concepts she embodied. It is believed that the name was initially given to children as a way to invoke the blessings and protection of the goddess Aphrodite.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Idalis can be found in ancient Greek texts and inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BCE. One notable historical figure who bore this name was Idalis of Gortyn, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 1st century BCE on the island of Crete.
During the Byzantine era, the name Idalis gained popularity among Christians in the eastern Mediterranean region. One prominent bearer of the name was Idalis of Miletus, a 6th-century Christian martyr who was executed for her faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
In the Middle Ages, the name Idalis found its way into various European cultures, including the Italian and Spanish traditions. One noteworthy Italian figure was Idalis Scuderi (1585-1662), a renowned Sicilian painter and poet of the Baroque period, known for her portraits and poetic works.
In Spanish literature, the name is associated with Idalis Mendoza (1510-1568), a renowned poet and dramatist from Seville, who was celebrated for her contributions to the development of Spanish Renaissance literature. Her works often explored themes of love, beauty, and the human experience.
While the name Idalis has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been borne by a few other notable individuals, such as Idalis Garrido (1957-), a Cuban-American actress and singer, and Idalis Rodriguez (1963-), a Puerto Rican track and field athlete who competed in the Olympics.
People
Idalis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Idalis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Idalis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Idalis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 876 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Idalis going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 391,272 US residents.
Is Idalis a common name?
We classify Idalis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 895 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Idalis most popular?
The single biggest year for Idalis was 1996, when 138 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Idalis is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Idalis a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Idalis in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.