Idalys

Likely used as an elaboration of Ida or Idalia, Idalys is predominantly given in Latin America, where it joins similar options like Odalys, Arelys, and Joelys. Also spelled as Idalis, it is notably borne by Cuban judoka, Idalys Ortiz.

As a variation of Ida and Idalia, the name can mean "work, labor" from its Germanic roots, though it is sometimes linked to the Greek goddess Aphrodite, who had a cult in the ancient city of Idalion.

An alternative possibility is that Idalys is a compound name, blending Lys with Ida, Lys being both a diminutive of Elizabeth and a floral French name meaning "lily". As such, it could also mean "pledged to God's work", "my work is pledged to God" or "the lily takes to work (to grow)".

Pronounced i-DAH-lis.

As of October 2026, Idalys ranked #17802 in US births in 2011 SSA, peaked at #5536 in 2002.