Huldia
A feminine name derived from the Hindi word meaning "basil plant".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Huldia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Huldia today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Huldia births was 1913 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Huldia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Huldia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1913
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1913 SSA rank
#3,412
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Huldia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Huldia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Huldia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Huldia
The name Huldia has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, originating around the 2nd century BCE in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "hulmalia," which means "flower garland" or "wreath of flowers." This name was likely given to children as a symbol of beauty, purity, and connection with nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Huldia can be found in the ancient Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a female character. This epic dates back to around the 8th century BCE, suggesting that the name has been in use for over two millennia.
In the 5th century CE, a notable figure named Huldia was a renowned scholar and poet in the court of the Gupta Empire in northern India. She was celebrated for her contributions to Sanskrit literature and her mastery of the Sanskrit language.
During the Mughal era in the 16th century, Huldia was the name of a famous courtesan and dancer in the court of Emperor Akbar. She was renowned for her beauty, grace, and artistic talents, and her name became synonymous with elegance and refinement.
In the 18th century, Huldia Begum was a prominent figure in the Nawab of Awadh's court in present-day Uttar Pradesh, India. She was known for her philanthropy and her support of the arts and culture.
Another notable figure with the name Huldia was Huldia Devi, a 19th-century social reformer and educator from Bengal, India. She played a significant role in promoting women's education and advocating for social change during the Bengali Renaissance.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have borne the name Huldia throughout the centuries, showcasing its enduring presence and significance in various cultures and time periods across the Indian subcontinent.
People
Huldia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Huldia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
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FAQ
Huldia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Huldia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Huldia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Huldia a common name?
We classify Huldia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Huldia most popular?
The single biggest year for Huldia was 1913, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Huldia is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Huldia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Huldia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Huldia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Huldia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Huldia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Huldia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Huldia?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Huldia at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.