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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
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Similar names
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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 #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)
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.
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. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
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 | Births |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1985 | 41 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1983 | 36 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1979 | 42 |
| 1978 | 47 |
| 1977 | 33 |
| 1976 | 40 |
| 1975 | 44 |
| 1974 | 49 |
| 1973 | 44 |
| 1972 | 65 |
| 1971 | 48 |
| 1970 | 84 |
| 1969 | 60 |
| 1968 | 60 |
| 1967 | 73 |
| 1966 | 78 |
| 1965 | 88 |
| 1964 | 87 |
| 1963 | 95 |
| 1962 | 103 |
| 1961 | 88 |
| 1960 | 102 |
| 1959 | 100 |
| 1958 | 100 |
| 1957 | 118 |
| 1956 | 91 |
| 1955 | 93 |
| 1954 | 77 |
| 1953 | 71 |
| 1952 | 69 |
| 1951 | 40 |
| 1950 | 54 |
| 1949 | 51 |
| 1948 | 37 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1946 | 40 |
| 1945 | 18 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1939 | 15 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1932 | 14 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1929 | 17 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1924 | 12 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1911 | 5 |