How Many People Are Named Idalia?
Complete statistics for the name Idalia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Idalia is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 111,538 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,959 people named Idalia living in the US right now. It's a rising trend, peaking in 2023 with 160 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 3,251 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Idalia Through the Generations
Idalia has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among younger generations, with 42% of those named Idalia being under 30 years old. This modern name has gained traction since its peak year in 2023, where it saw 160 births. The average age of people named Idalia is 38, indicating a relatively young demographic compared to many other names. With 1,370 under 30, 1,161 aged 30-60, and 720 over 60, Idalia continues to be embraced by new parents, making it a genuinely contemporary choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Idalia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Idalia
How Many People Have the Name Idalia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,959 people in the United States currently share the name Idalia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 111,538 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Idalia a Common or Rare Name?
Idalia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Idalia Mean?
Idalia means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Idalia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Idalia Most Popular?
The name Idalia reached peak popularity in 2023, with 160 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Idalia?
Approximately 2,959 people named Idalia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,251. That works out to roughly 1 in 111,538 Americans.
Is Idalia a rare name?
Idalia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 111,538 Americans has this name.
What does the name Idalia mean?
Idalia means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Idalia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Idalia are male and 100% are female.
When was Idalia most popular?
Idalia peaked in 2023 with 160 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.