Nilda

Nilda is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “battle.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Nilda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
“battle”

About the name Nilda

Nilda belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its meaning — “battle” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nilda first appears in Social Security records in 1911. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #950 in 1957, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 3,244 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nilda in US records

First recorded (US)
1911
Best US rank
#950 in 1957
Peak year
1957
Total since 1880
3,244

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nilda mean?

Nilda means “battle” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nilda a boy or girl name?

Nilda is a girl name.

What origin is the name Nilda?

Nilda comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Nilda?

Nilda first appears in US records in 1911. Its best-ever ranking was #950 in 1957, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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