Ilona
i-lo-na
US Popularity:11607
Origin:Finnish
Other Origin(s):Hungarian
Meaning:As a joy; Torch, shining light; Brilliant; Moon
Tumbling forth with entrancing glee, Ilona is a feminine name of Hungarian and Finnish origins. This moniker may stem from the Finnish word ilona, which means "as a joy," very fitting for a little one who is seen as a delight by everyone they meet. Ilona could also be a Hungarian iteration of the Greek Helenē, with translations like “torch,” “brilliant,” “shining light,” and “moon” only adding to the name’s innate radiance. No matter whose eyes alight on your little one, they’ll be captivated by their beaming presence.
Ilona Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ilona is currently #3970 on The Bump
Girl:Ilona is currently #2651 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ilona is currently #11607 in U.S. births
Girl:Ilona is currently #6747 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#6747
in 2023
- 1051
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Ilona, April 2024
WordSense Dictionary, Ilona
Name Doctor, Ilona
Behind the Name, Helen, November 2020
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