Holding steady.
Popularity of Jilda since 1917
Babies named Jilda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 97 |
| 1960s | 49 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jilda is a rare feminine name in the United States, first recorded in 1917, and never entering the top 1000. Its peak year came in 1950, and since then its usage has remained stable at very low levels. The name is of uncertain etymology, likely a variant of Hilda, which has Old Norse origins. Due to its scarcity, Jilda has no significant ties to any particular state or cultural community.
Jilda appears to be a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Hilda, which derives from Old Norse Hildr meaning "battle." Alternatively, it may be a modern coinage or a variant of the Spanish name Jilda, used in Latin America. The name has been recorded in the United States since at least 1917.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jil, Jilly, Jildy
Sibling names for Jilda
Names that share Jilda's style, for a brother or sister.
