US Popularity:5012
Other Origin(s):Norse, German
Meaning:Battle, fight
Hilda is a Scandinavian girl's name of Norse and Germanic origin. For the talented and tenacious warrior-to-be, this name means "battle" or "fight." A true testament to baby's inner Viking, this name will embrace heritage and spirit alike. Video game fans may recognize this fiery title from Assassins’s Creed and, of course, there's the witchy aunt from the Sabrina The Teenage Witch franchise. The name itself is one of several names derived from the Norse Hildr, the name of a mythological Valkyrie who carried fallen soldiers to Valhalla—a glorious afterlife of sorts. Baby Hilda, with a gentle disposition, needn’t fear war, however, as her name is also shared with the patron saint of learning, culture and poetry. From the frontline to the arts, this little girl will have no trouble finding her place in the world.

Hilda Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Hilda is currently #1935 on The Bump
Girl:Hilda is currently #863 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Hilda is currently #5012 in U.S. births
Girl:Hilda is currently #1777 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#5012
in 2022
+ 913
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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