Gender: Female
Origin: Germanic, Greek
Meaning: Strength in battle, Mighty in Battle, Strong in War
Pronunciation: mə-TIL-də, /məˈtɪldə/, M AH T IH L D AH
Popularity Rank: #5,080
Derived from the Germanic name Mahthildis, meaning 'strength in battle'. Matilda is a strong and powerful name with a rich history.
The name Matilda is of Germanic, Greek origin and means Strength in battle, Mighty in Battle, Strong in War, Battle-mighty, Powerful Warrior, Battle Maiden. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Matilda is commonly found in Sweden, Italy, Ghana, and 85 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mə-TIL-də
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /məˈtɪldə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AH T IH L D AH
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Matilda is recorded 11,484 times globally, ranking it as the 5,080th most common name worldwide.
Matilda is most prevalent in Sweden, with 1,697 occurrences, making it the 117th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Matilda is found among 1 in every 56 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #117 | 1 : 56 |
| Italy | #1,397 | 1 : 730 |
| Ghana | #139 | 1 : 150 |
| South Africa | #2,003 | 1 : 2,405 |
| United States of America | #3,379 | 1 : 2,159 |
| Nigeria | #1,700 | 1 : 1,821 |
| United Kingdom | #1,690 | 1 : 935 |
| Chile | #1,036 | 1 : 1,017 |
| Albania | #163 | 1 : 125 |
| Finland | #464 | 1 : 301 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Matilda from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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