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Elda

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Pronounced EL-dah /ˈɛl.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: An Italian name, variously a short form of Hilda ('battle, a warrior', Germanic) and linked to 'old; noble'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A warrior; battle: Elda is an Italian Hilda — 'a warrior'. Crisp, vintage, and warm (said 'EL-dah').
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Origin LowGerman, Italian
MeaningAn Italian name, variously a short form of Hilda ('battle, a warrior', Germanic) and linked to 'old; noble'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5972 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,970

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718802025

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

Elda is an Italian name — variously a short form of Hilda, from Germanic hild, 'battle, a warrior', and linked to 'old; noble' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage name across Italian and Hispanic families (said 'EL-dah'; nickname Elie).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Latino families. Rare, a-warrior-and-battle at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Hilda means 'battle; a warrior' (Germanic) — Elda is an Italian short form, crisp and vintage (also linked to 'old; noble'; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EL-dah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Elda — routes layered

Variations

HildaAeldaElida

Nicknames

Elie

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If you like Elda…

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Imelda— another -elda girls' name
Frieda— shares Elda's German roots
Wanda— the same vintage feel
Freda— a fellow German choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elda mean?

Elda is an Italian Hilda — Germanic 'battle; a warrior' (also linked to 'old; noble'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Elda?

It's said EL-dah /ˈɛl.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elda a boy or girl name?

Elda is a girl's name.

How popular is Elda?

Elda is a rare name in the U.S.

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