Nilda Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NEEL-dah /ˈnɪl.də/

Origin: Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Spanish: brave; Italian: strength

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Nilda has its roots in the Germanic language, derived from the Old High German name "Nild" or "Nilda," which is believed to be a diminutive form of names containing the element "nild," meaning "battle" or "struggle." This etymological path reflects a common practice in Germanic languages where diminutive forms are often created to convey affection or familiarity. The name made its way into English through various linguistic influences, particularly during the periods of Norman and Anglo-Saxon interactions, although it is more commonly associated with Spanish and Portuguese cultures today.

Historically, the name Nilda has been linked to various figures and traditions within Germanic and later European contexts. While there are no specific biblical figures associated with the name, its roots in battle and struggle resonate with the historical narratives of warriors and leaders throughout the medieval period.

The name's usage in literature and folklore can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where names signifying strength were often favored among nobility and warriors, reflecting the cultural values of the time. Culturally, Nilda carries connotations of resilience and strength, aligning with the historical significance of names that denote battle.

This association has allowed the name to endure across generations, particularly in regions influenced by Germanic languages. In some cultures, Nilda may also be seen as a variation or diminutive of names like "Hildegarde," which similarly conveys themes of battle and protection.

The name's enduring qualities highlight its symbolic resonance in various traditions, making it a name with a rich historical tapestry.

Famous people named Nilda

In this section, you will find notable people named Nilda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Nilda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Nilda who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Nilda Garcia is a singer best known for her work in Latin music and collaborations with various artists.

Nilda R. M. de la Rosa is a writer best known for her contributions to contemporary literature and poetry.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Nilda, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Nilda. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Nilda was first seen in the United States in 1911.

Nilda has ranked as high as #1608 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, New Jersey, 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)

The name Nilda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Nilda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Nilda.

Year Total Births Girl
2016 6 6
2011 5 5
2010 7 7
2009 9 9
2008 7 7
2006 7 7
2005 8 8
2004 7 7
2003 8 8
2002 9 9
2001 9 9
2000 9 9
1999 13 13
1998 18 18
1997 16 16
1996 8 8
1995 17 17
1994 14 14
1993 13 13
1992 22 22
1991 15 15
1990 21 21
1989 26 26
1988 19 19
1987 22 22
1986 22 22
1985 41 41
1984 35 35
1983 36 36
1982 24 24
1981 32 32
1980 35 35
1979 42 42
1978 47 47
1977 33 33
1976 40 40
1975 44 44
1974 49 49
1973 44 44
1972 65 65
1971 48 48
1970 84 84
1969 60 60
1968 60 60
1967 73 73
1966 78 78
1965 88 88
1964 87 87
1963 95 95
1962 103 103
1961 88 88
1960 102 102
1959 100 100
1958 100 100
1957 118 118
1956 91 91
1955 93 93
1954 77 77
1953 71 71
1952 69 69
1951 40 40
1950 54 54
1949 51 51
1948 37 37
1947 24 24
1946 40 40
1945 18 18
1944 15 15
1943 17 17
1942 19 19
1941 20 20
1940 12 12
1939 15 15
1938 16 16
1937 14 14
1936 22 22
1935 15 15
1934 11 11
1933 16 16
1932 14 14
1931 10 10
1930 16 16
1929 17 17
1928 7 7
1927 17 17
1926 14 14
1925 9 9
1924 12 12
1923 15 15
1922 10 10
1921 5 5
1920 12 12
1919 8 8
1918 5 5
1917 8 8
1916 7 7
1915 8 8
1911 5 5

Top States for Nilda (1994)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 6
100%