Battle maid or warrior
Ilda is a variant of the Germanic name Hilda, which originally served as a short form of various names containing the element 'hild'. It conveys a sense of strength and resilience, historically associated with Valkyries in Norse mythology. While rare in the United States, it remains a traditional choice in parts of Europe and Latin America.
Less common today
Ilda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,472 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Portuguese politician and former Member of the European Parliament
Italian journalist and television personality
Peruvian economist and first wife of Che Guevara
