Hilda
Hilda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɪldə/
Meaning and origin of Hilda
Root meaning: “battle”
- A female given name from the Germanic languages used since Middle Ages.
Etymology
Short form of Germanic names beginning or ending in hild (“battle”).
How popular is Hilda?
Since 1880, 81,022 girls and 178 boys in the U.S. have been named Hilda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #87 in 1899. Its highest rank for boys was #1210 in 1909. In 2025, 55 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Hilda
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Hilda FAQ
What does the name Hilda mean?
Hilda traces back to a root meaning "battle". A female given name from the Germanic languages used since Middle Ages. Short form of Germanic names beginning or ending in hild (“battle”).
What is the origin of the name Hilda?
Hilda is listed as a name of Germanic languages used since Middle Age origin.
How popular is the name Hilda?
Since 1880, 81,022 girls and 178 boys in the U.S. have been named Hilda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #87 in 1899. Its highest rank for boys was #1210 in 1909. In 2025, 55 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Hilda a boy or girl name?
Hilda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 81,022 girls and 178 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.