Holding steady.
Popularity of Ilda since 1894
Babies named Ilda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ilda's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 39 |
| 1900s | 73 |
| 1910s | 154 |
| 1920s | 216 |
| 1930s | 113 |
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 102 |
| 1960s | 140 |
| 1970s | 174 |
| 1980s | 150 |
| 1990s | 124 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Ilda is a rare name in modern times, but it has a history of use in the early 20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1894 and saw its highest rank in 1905. Although it experienced a peak year that year, it has since remained stable at very low usage. Ilda is most likely a variant of the Germanic name Hilda, meaning 'battle', which was popular among early immigrants. While no top states are recorded for this name, its trajectory suggests it was never widely adopted, making it an uncommon choice today.
Ilda is likely a variant or derivative of Hilda, which comes from the Germanic element hild meaning 'battle'. The name Hilda was common among Anglo-Saxons and later revived in the 19th century. Ilda may also be a short form of names like Matilda or Brunhilda, though it has been used independently. Its usage in the United States peaked in the early 1900s, particularly in the 1900s decade.
“Ilda” around the world
Where Ilda lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hilda
Sibling names for Ilda
Names that share Ilda's style, for a brother or sister.
