Ilda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ilda is a name of Germanic origin, meaning 'battle' or 'war'. It evolved from the older form Hilda and has maintained its popularity through the 20th century. The name is associated with strength and resilience, though it lacks significant biblical relevance.
The name Ilda is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ilda has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ilda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1736th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2821st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3778th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3783rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5988th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9725th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15602nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ilda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ilda"
Pronunciation
/ˈɪldə/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Ilda is derived from the Germanic element 'hild', meaning 'battle' or 'war'.
Meaning
battle, war
Language Evolution
Hilda, Ilda
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in European countries, as a feminine form of Hilda.
Variants & Derivatives
Hilda, Ildegarde, Ildis
Modern Popularity & Image
Ilda is often perceived as a vintage name with strong historical roots, and it has a charming and classic appeal.
Famous People
Ilda Boccassini, an Italian magistrate and politician., Ilda D. Z. de Oliveira, a Brazilian artist.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ilda"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ilda"
"Ilda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1736th of 9107 | 399 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2821st of 9204 | 185 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3778th of 12526 | 196 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3783rd of 19264 | 266 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5988th of 27321 | 214 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9725th of 35406 | 165 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15602nd of 30306 | 50 |
Regional Popularity of "Ilda" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Ilda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
85.64% 1181st/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
62.60% 1786th/2853 |
88.07% 2444th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
88.63% 3118th/3518 |
37.49% 1516th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
44.64% 2820th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
87.11% 6501st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ilda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ilda" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.