Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Huldah
Huldah is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Huldah — a girl name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Hilda is on your shortlist, Huldah belongs in the same conversation.
Huldah meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Huldah has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Huldah to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Huldah as H·U·L·D·A·H, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Huldah is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Huldah variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Huldaha, Huldahe, Huldahy, Hulda.
- Nicknames: Hul and H.
- Middle names: Pair Huldah with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Huldah middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Hilda, Holt, Hilton, Holden, Hannah — full picks on the sibling names for Huldah guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Huldah? Browse our names like Huldah guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Huldah
What does the name Huldah mean?
Huldah has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Huldah?
Huldah originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Huldah?
Huldah has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Huldah a boy's or girl's name?
Huldah is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Huldah in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Huldah sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Huldah?
Names that share Huldah's sound and style include Hilda, Holt, Hilton, Holden, Hannah.
What middle names pair well with Huldah?
Good middle-name fits for Huldah pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Huldah is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Huldah is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Huldah?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Huldah share its rhythm without rhyming — Hilda, Holt, Hilton all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.