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Alda

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Pronounced AL-dah /ˈɑːl.də/Medium

Meaning: Alda is a Germanic name from ald ('old'), carrying senses of 'noble' and 'wise'; it is well established in Italian and Portuguese use. It stands as a short, dignified feminine.Medium

In 30 seconds: A dignified old name: Alda means 'old; noble; wise' (said 'AL-dah'), at home in Italian and Portuguese too.
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Origin MediumGermanic, Italian
MeaningAlda is a Germanic name from ald ('old'), carrying senses of 'noble' and 'wise'; it is well established in Italian and Portuguese use. It stands as a short, dignified feminine.
U.S. rank (2023)#13528 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,966

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alda is a Germanic name from a root meaning 'old', extended to 'noble' and 'wise', and long used in Italy and Portugal. In America it appeared modestly in the early twentieth century, cresting around 1918, especially among immigrant families. It faded as such short heritage names grew rarer.

Uncommon now, it reads as a compact, stately antique. Dignified and international.

Did you know? Alda carries the Germanic sense of 'old' — with overtones of noble and wise — and saw quiet American use around its 1918 peak.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Alda — Germanic 'old, noble'; Italian/Portuguese use

Variations

AldinaAldisAida

Nicknames

AlAldie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alda mean?

Alda is a Germanic name meaning 'old', with senses of 'noble' and 'wise'; it is also common in Italian and Portuguese.

How do you pronounce Alda?

It's said AL-dah /ˈɑːl.də/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Alda a boy or girl name?

Alda is used as a girl's name.

Is Alda making a comeback?

Alda is uncommon today and reads as a compact heritage antique rather than a current trend.

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