Nelda
Nelda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Nelda
- A female given name.
How popular is Nelda?
Since 1880, 20,139 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Nelda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #264 in 1939. Its highest rank for boys was #4009 in 1935. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Nelda FAQ
What does the name Nelda mean?
A female given name.
How popular is the name Nelda?
Since 1880, 20,139 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Nelda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #264 in 1939. Its highest rank for boys was #4009 in 1935. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Nelda a boy or girl name?
Nelda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 20,139 girls and 5 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.