Possibly a variant of Hilda, meaning battle woman
Yilda is a rare name likely derived from the Germanic name Hilda, which comes from the element 'hild' meaning battle. It is occasionally found in Spanish-speaking communities as a creative variant. Due to its rarity, its specific etymological path is less documented than more common traditional names.
Less common today
Yilda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,738 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).