girl's name
Jilda
JIL-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 293
Jilda is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 8 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 1950, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jilda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 38 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 97 |
| 1960s | 49 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 8 |
How Popular Is Jilda?
In 1996, Jilda was given to 8 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 Jilda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jilda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jilda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jilda
- English JIL-duh
Sibling Names for Jilda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jilda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jilda
How popular is the name Jilda?
In 1996, Jilda was given to 8 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 Jilda a girl's or a boy's name?
Jilda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jilda?
Jilda has 2 syllables.
When was Jilda most popular?
Jilda peaked in 1950, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.