girl's name
Zilda
ZIL-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 236
Zilda is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1925 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 France.
- Peaked in France in 1905, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Zilda Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 80 |
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Zilda?
In 1944, Zilda was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Zilda Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Zilda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Zilda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Zilda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Zilda
- English ZIL-duh
Sibling Names for Zilda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Zilda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Zilda
How popular is the name Zilda?
In 1944, Zilda was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Zilda a girl's or a boy's name?
Zilda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Zilda?
Zilda has 2 syllables.
When was Zilda most popular?
Zilda peaked in 1905, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.