US Popularity:10518
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Arabic
Meaning:Dwelling place; Poem
A good name is worth the fight, and with Casilda, you are sure to be victorious in winning the hearts of your loved ones. With Spanish origins, this unusual name is typically attributed to girls and means “dwelling place.” Casilda was the name of an 11th-century saint who was the patron of Toledo in Spain. Evidence suggests it has Arabic roots, deriving from the word qasidah meaning “poem,” because Saint Casilda was a Moorish Princess. This fascinating name leaves much to the imagination and will inspire wonder in those who bear it.

Casilda Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1981
#17531
in 1981
- 4249
from 1980
In comparison to the previous year's data
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