Hilda

Q: Is Hilda a boy or girl name?

Hilda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #20011, and as a girl name it ranks #3055.

Q: How popular is the name Hilda?

Hilda is ranked #20011 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ h-IHLD-uh ]

Boy Name #20,011 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Hilda is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced h-IHLD-uh.

Parents who love the name Hilda often also consider Hilda, Hilma, Hiram .

Popularity Over Time

#20,011

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,011
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Hil Hiy Hilie

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Also a Girl Name

Hilda is also used as a girl name, ranked #3055.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hilda

Is Hilda a boy or girl name?

Hilda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20011. As a girl name, it is ranked #3055. Hilda is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Hilda?

Hilda is pronounced h-IHLD-uh.

How popular is the name Hilda?

Hilda is currently ranked #20011 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Hilda?

Common nicknames for Hilda include Hil, Hiy, and Hilie.

Is Hilda a common or rare name?

Hilda is an uncommon name, ranked #20011 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hilda

Hilda is a boy name .

Is Hilda a boy or girl name? Hilda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,011 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,055. Hilda is more commonly used as a girl name.

Hilda is currently ranked #20,011 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Hilda include Hil, Hiy, and Hilie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.