Hilda vs Zella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hilda

Girl #3,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle woman, warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shade, shadow"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hilda Rank #3,055

Zella Rank #1,848

Zella is more popular, ranked #1848 vs #3055 for Hilda.

Is Hilda or Zella more popular?

Zella is more popular, ranked #1848 compared to Hilda at #3055 in the United States.

What do Hilda and Zella mean?

Hilda means "battle woman, warrior" (Germanic origin). Zella means "shade, shadow" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hilda and Zella boy or girl names?

Hilda is primarily a girl name. Zella is primarily a girl name.