Zella vs Hilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zella

Girl #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shade, shadow"

Origin: Hebrew

American German Hebrew

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Girl #3,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle woman, warrior"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Zella Rank #1,848

Hilda Rank #3,055

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

Is Zella or Hilda more popular?

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

What do Zella and Hilda mean?

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

Are Zella and Hilda boy or girl names?

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