Nilda Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNEEL-dah / ˈnɪl.dəSpanish; Italian
Meaning
Spanish: brave; Italian: strength
Historical & Cultural Background
Nilda is often considered a diminutive of names like Alda or Hilda. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it has been used as a standalone name. The name has roots in both Spanish and Italian traditions, reflecting a blend of cultural influences. It is relatively uncommon but has been used in various regions.
Trend Summary
Nilda has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Nildy
International Variants
- Nilde (Italian)
- Nilda (Spanish)
Famous people named Nilda
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Fictional characters named Nilda
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nilda was first seen in the United States in 1911. Nilda has ranked as high as #991 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Illinois, and California. In the past 5 years the name Nilda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nilda (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1946 | 40 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1948 | 37 |
| 1949 | 51 |
| 1950 | 54 |
| 1951 | 40 |
| 1952 | 69 |
| 1953 | 71 |
| 1954 | 77 |
| 1955 | 93 |
| 1956 | 91 |
| 1957 | 118 |
| 1958 | 100 |
| 1959 | 100 |
| 1960 | 102 |
| 1961 | 88 |
| 1962 | 103 |
| 1963 | 95 |
| 1964 | 87 |
| 1965 | 88 |
| 1966 | 78 |
| 1967 | 73 |
| 1968 | 60 |
| 1969 | 60 |
| 1970 | 84 |
| 1971 | 48 |
| 1972 | 65 |
| 1973 | 44 |
| 1974 | 49 |
| 1975 | 44 |
| 1976 | 40 |
| 1977 | 33 |
| 1978 | 47 |
| 1979 | 42 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 36 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 41 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |