Ilona
- Pronunciation
- [I-lo-na]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Light
- Origin
- Greek
Ilona Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 3,293 baby girls have been named Ilona. The name peaked in 1946 with 102 US births that year (rank #821). In 2024, ranked #4928 nationally — 4,107 places below its 1946 peak.
Top States for Ilona
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ilona births are: New York (359), California (246), Pennsylvania (130).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Ilona
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5-Letter Names Starting with I
Names with Ilona's exact length and starting letter: Iamar, Iason, Iblis, Idaia, Idoia.
Quick Facts About Ilona
Famous People Named Ilona
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Ilona.
- Ilona Staller is a Hungarian-born Italian porn star, politician, and singer.
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Compare Ilona to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Ilona against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).