Nelda

Nelda is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 girls in the United States.

Nelda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nelda

Nelda belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nelda first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #264 in 1939, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 20,129 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nelda in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#264 in 1939
Peak year
1938
Babies named Nelda in 2024
11
Total since 1880
20,129

Nelda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2020
Best rank
#5493 in 2020
Babies named Nelda in 2024
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nelda mean?

The meaning of Nelda is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nelda a boy or girl name?

Nelda is a girl name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nelda?

Nelda comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nelda?

Nelda first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #264 in 1939, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].