Tilda
Pronunciation: [ t-IHLD-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tilda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 593 babies have been named Tilda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tilda is past its peak , currently ranked #8,653 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,653
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Tilda
Tilda is a girl name .
Tilda is currently ranked #8,653 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tilda include Til, Tiy, Tiie, and Tilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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