Wilda
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wilda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,731 babies have been named Wilda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wilda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,521 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,521
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Wilda is also used as a boy name, ranked #38496.
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Old English origin
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About the Name Wilda
Wilda is a girl name .
Is Wilda a boy or girl name? Wilda is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,521 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,496. Wilda is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wilda is currently ranked #71,521 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wilda include Wil, Wiy, Wiie, and Wilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Wilda include Wilder . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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