Ilse vs Thora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilse

Girl #5,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,017
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Il, Ilsy

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Thora

Girl #4,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder goddess, feminine Thor"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse Icelandic Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,926
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thory

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ilse Rank #5,017
Thora Rank #4,926

Thora is more popular, ranked #4926 vs #5017 for Ilse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilse ___

  • Ilse Marie
  • Ilse Louise
  • Ilse Anne
  • Ilse Sophie
  • Ilse Katrine
  • Ilse Renate

Thora ___

  • Thora Rose
  • Thora Jane
  • Thora May
  • Thora Elise
  • Thora Sigrid
  • Thora Ingrid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilse

Liesel Klaus Greta Hans Heike

If you choose Thora

Astrid Freya Soren Erik Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilse or Thora more popular?

Thora is more popular, ranked #4926 compared to Ilse at #5017 in the United States.

What do Ilse and Thora mean?

Ilse means "God is my oath" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Thora means "thunder goddess, feminine Thor" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ilse and Thora boy or girl names?

Ilse is primarily a girl name. Thora is primarily a girl name.

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