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The baby name Hilda is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced HIL-dah (IPA: /ˈhɪldə/).

Hilda is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: HIL-dah (IPA: /ˈhɪldə/)

What is the meaning of the name Hilda ?

The baby name Hilda is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced HIL-dah (IPA: /ˈhɪldə/).

Hilda is Germanic in Origin.

Hilda stems from the Germanic root hild- “battle,” from Proto-Germanic *hildiz. It appears in Old Norse as Hildr - the name of a Valkyrie - and in Old English as Hild. The name developed both as an independent given name and as a short form of compound names containing -hild/-hildr/-hiltja, notably Hildegard, Brunhild, and (Ma)tilda, so it carries a core meaning of “battle” or “warrior.”

In England it is closely associated with 7th-century Saint Hilda of Whitby, which ensured early medieval use before the name faded and was later revived by 19th-century romantic medievalism. It peaked in the early 20th century in Britain and the United States, then declined. International variants and relatives include Hilde (German, Dutch, Scandinavian), Hild (medieval), Hildur (Icelandic), Ilda (Italian/Portuguese), and Hylda; diminutives Hildi/Hildy persist. Today Hilda reads as a strong, vintage classic, still familiar across Europe and Latin America.

Hilda has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Hilda

Hilda Heine Politician · Born 1951 · Marshall Islands Hilda Heine is a politician from the Marshall Islands, most famous for being the first female president of the country, serving from 2016 to 2020. She has been a significant figure in advocating for climate change awareness and education reform in the Pacific region. Hilda Gobbi Actor · Born 1913 · Hungary Hilda Gobbi was a prominent Hungarian actress, best known for her work in theater and film. She starred in notable films such as 'Two Half Times in Hell' and 'The Corporal and Others'. Her contributions to Hungarian culture extended beyond acting, as she was also involved in organizing and supporting the arts. Hilda Bernard Actor · Born 1920 · Argentina Hilda Bernard was a beloved Argentine actress, best known for her roles in popular telenovelas like 'Chiquititas' and 'Rebelde Way'. She captivated audiences with her performances and became a household name in Argentina. Her career spanned over seven decades, making her a cherished figure in Latin American television.

Hilda – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 1986 #1 — 552
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
SV Girls 0 #18 1 458
HN Girls 0 #33 6 884
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
ID 0 #36 4 2,238
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #48 5 2,706
PR 0 #54 2 1,497
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
PR Girls 0 #56 137 3,171
BO Girls 0 #61 2,721 9,488
Sweden Girls 2022 #68 148 1,568
PE Girls 0 #72 7,418 14,861
AL 0 #75 2 2,372
ID Girls 0 #75 24 3,319
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
RS 0 #84 1 923
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #99 5 4,523
EC 0 #102 14 2,502
GT Girls 0 #105 834 7,500
BN Girls 0 #106 9 5,459
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
CR Girls 0 #110 995 11,342
PA 0 #114 17 3,797
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
Norway Girls 2025 #122 5 453
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
MX Girls 0 #129 7,180 17,781
BW Girls 0 #130 19 4,216
EC Girls 0 #132 116 3,650
Switzerland Girls 2024 #133 3 1,786
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
NA Girls 0 #133 93 7,146
RS Girls 0 #134 4 1,651
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
JO 0 #139 2 2,158
MT Girls 0 #140 12 3,773
CR 0 #141 18 5,526
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
CL Girls 0 #144 3,193 14,098
PA Girls 0 #145 539 9,861
BO 0 #149 300 6,868
GH Girls 0 #155 234 6,973
AR Girls 0 #163 1,160 8,289
CO Girls 0 #163 5,520 16,140
HU Girls 0 #165 62 3,308
SI Girls 0 #169 9 2,769
PR Boys 0 #176 3 2,508
Finland Girls 2026 #178 2,728 3,895
AE 0 #179 9 10,220
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
UY 0 #180 3 2,477
LU Girls 0 #184 7 4,850
AR 0 #187 7 2,915
PE 0 #190 126 6,350
GT 0 #192 125 5,948
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
LT Girls 0 #197 4 1,904
GH 0 #203 41 5,396
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
AL Girls 0 #210 13 4,141
AO Girls 0 #211 7 4,575
MO Girls 0 #214 38 7,056
UY Girls 0 #216 436 6,731
JP Girls 0 #220 26 6,592
PS 0 #223 4 5,692
BG Girls 0 #229 3 3,559
MX 0 #229 202 8,339
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
GR Girls 0 #242 8 6,293
JM Girls 0 #248 12 7,507
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
NG 0 #251 14 5,926
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
SG 0 #252 18 11,010
TW Girls 0 #253 24 8,139
NL Girls 0 #254 1,448 5,933
HK 0 #263 87 8,483
HR Girls 0 #271 19 3,687
JO Girls 0 #272 54 7,570
QA Girls 0 #273 44 15,378
PH Girls 0 #274 118 13,098
ZA Girls 0 #275 2,262 25,928
IL 0 #277 6 6,291
Canada Girls 2024 #280 6 2,795
HK Girls 0 #285 424 16,104
DK Girls 0 #287 30 7,429
Finland 0 #298 10 830
NL 0 #301 91 2,481
CN Girls 0 #305 45 8,829
SA 0 #305 8 10,560
MY 0 #308 23 12,352
BR 0 #312 34 5,969
BR Girls 0 #316 1,356 12,708
Finland Girls 0 #321 72 1,368
CZ Girls 0 #322 20 5,378
CL 0 #327 86 6,867
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
OM Girls 0 #331 66 15,987
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
CO 0 #336 150 7,768
MU Girls 0 #338 14 8,539
CM Girls 0 #340 210 11,671
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
KW Girls 0 #345 172 19,177
Austria Girls 0 #354 67 1,885
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
PL Girls 0 #360 5 5,096
ZA 0 #377 71 14,421
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #390 9 8,639
France Girls 2021 #394 12 3,185
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
EG 0 #409 4 6,387
UY Boys 0 #409 5 5,922
Spain 0 #417 36 2,326
PT Girls 0 #418 34 7,952
SG Girls 0 #418 171 18,916
Spain Girls 0 #422 827 5,561
PS Girls 0 #425 99 10,981
Germany 0 #426 12 2,542
AE Girls 0 #436 118 20,968
NG Girls 0 #437 432 15,093
AR Boys 0 #452 16 7,628
GT Boys 0 #455 20 7,625
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
LB 0 #467 197 13,263
IR Girls 0 #469 62 8,334
IQ Girls 0 #472 33 11,303
IL Girls 0 #492 127 11,648
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CR Boys 0 #506 5 10,188
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
BH 0 #524 30 17,937
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
BO Boys 0 #546 47 9,244
LY 0 #553 7 12,703
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
SY 0 #624 105 11,684
CL Boys 0 #632 34 13,390
IN Girls 0 #650 5 13,121
MY Girls 0 #655 356 24,821
SA Girls 0 #666 271 25,931
IT 0 #693 22 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
BR Boys 0 #742 10 12,213
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
Germany Girls 0 #746 93 4,949
PE Boys 0 #783 96 14,506
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
TN 0 #819 11 13,765
CO Boys 0 #854 67 15,656
United States Girls 2024 #864 53 8,487
IT Girls 0 #895 620 9,415
EG Girls 0 #896 64 14,742
MX Boys 0 #901 82 16,355
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MA 0 #1,088 41 20,986
TR 0 #1,092 120 19,440
MY Boys 0 #1,102 10 25,439
DZ 0 #1,116 61 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,127 52 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,683 9 28,008

Hilda is popular in 87 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Sweden
United States
Ireland

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People also ask about Hilda

Hilda is predominantly a girl's name.
Hilda is a 2 syllable name, pronounced HIL-dah (IPA: /ˈhɪldə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Hilde, Hildi, Hildy, Hildie, Hildur and Ilda.
Across languages, Hilda has these equivalents: Hildr (Old Norse), Hilde (German/Scandinavian), Hildur (Icelandic), Ilda (Italian/Portuguese), Ildikó (Hungarian, derived from same element), and 2 more.
Yes, very popular — Hilda ranked #1 in Ireland in 1986, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Hilda ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1986).
Hilda's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #416 in 2011 to #394 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Hilda are in our database, including Hilda Heine (Politician), Hilda Gobbi (Actor), Hilda Bernard (Actor).