girl's name
Wilba
WIL-buh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 165
Wilba is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1941 it was given to 6 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 1913, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wilba Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 6 |
How Popular Is Wilba?
In 1941, Wilba was given to 6 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 Wilba
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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How to Say Wilba
- English WIL-buh
Sibling Names for Wilba
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wilba — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wilba
How popular is the name Wilba?
In 1941, Wilba was given to 6 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 Wilba a girl's or a boy's name?
Wilba is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wilba?
Wilba has 2 syllables.
When was Wilba most popular?
Wilba peaked in 1913, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.