girl's name
Hilja
HIL-yah (Finnish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 81
Hilja is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1920 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1917, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1894.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hilja Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1920s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 5 |
How Popular Is Hilja?
In 1920, Hilja was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hilja
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hilja Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hilja over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hilja
- Finnish HIL-yah
Sibling Names for Hilja
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hilja — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hilja
How popular is the name Hilja?
In 1920, Hilja was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hilja a girl's or a boy's name?
Hilja is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hilja?
Hilja has 2 syllables.
When was Hilja most popular?
Hilja peaked in 1917, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.