Alda

Alda is a girl's name of Portuguese origin meaning “wise, old.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Alda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
“wise, old”

About the name Alda

Alda belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “wise, old” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Alda first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #448 in 1901, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 4,966 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alda in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#448 in 1901
Peak year
1918
Total since 1880
4,966

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alda mean?

Alda means “wise, old” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Alda a boy or girl name?

Alda is a girl name.

What origin is the name Alda?

Alda comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Alda?

Alda first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #448 in 1901, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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