Ilona name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 13th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Old Greek, Latin and Hungarian

Usage: German, Finnish, Hungarian, English, Czech, Dutch, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Ilona

i-lo-na

Meaning: The Torch, Flanks and Shining

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What does Ilona mean?
Variations of Ilona
Middle Names for Ilona
How popular is Ilona?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Ilona
Sibling Names for Ilona
Famous People Named Ilona
Lists having Ilona

What does Ilona mean?

Origin of Famed Ilona is in Hungarian, Old Greek and Latin is used in Dutch, Czech, Norwegian, German, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Hungarian and English, meaning of Ilona is "The Torch, Flanks or Shining" is used as a girl name .

Ilona is derivation of Ilia. Ilia is variation of perpetual and loved Elijah. Also Ilia is variant of biblical and well-liked Iliana. Ilia is shortened form of names ending in "Ilia".

Ilia is Greenlandic cognate of Elia. Originated from Hebrew and Latin, Customary Ilia, Ilia means "Flanks". Also Ilona is equivalent of Helen in German and English languages. Ilona is celebrated on November 5th.

How do I pronounce Ilona?

The three syllabled name Ilona is pronounced, i-lo-na.

Variants of Ilona

Csilla, Illona, Lona, Lone, Helene, Helen, Selene, Eilen, Leni, Leny, Eileen, Elle, Leona, Ilene, Helenmarie, Shalona, Abelone, Magdelone, Leonie, Selen, Selina, Eilin, Lenia, Lena, Ailee, Eyleen, Alene, Aibhilin, Aveline, Eibhlin, Lanelle, Ella, Leonia, Leonarda, Leonida, Ileane, Ileen, Ileana

Middle Names for Ilona

Georgette, Deia, Alianna, view more middle names that goes with Ilona

Names that rhyme with Ilona

How popular is the name Ilona?

a popular name in France having over 12310 recievers in 62 years of usage. At its zenith in 2005, it ranked 48th when 1496 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 1 times Ilona used to be a common name in United States, first appeared in 1909 and over 3152 babies have been given the name in 109 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1946,. But after 109 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low.

Ilona is a familiar baby name in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 2005, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 108 on girl names chart when 94 babies were given the name Ilona. There are over 1186 babies that have been given the name Ilona in Belgium.

Ilona is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 2000. Over 220 babies in England and Wales have been named Ilona.

In Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 but could not make beyond the top 300. There are over 321 babies that have been given the name Ilona in Switzerland.

Ilona is a rare baby name in Ireland still in use today. However things change on global perspective, Ilona is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 800 have the name as well as in Hungary.

Also the baby name is popular in Poland, Russia, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Belarus, Serbia, Lithuania, Uzbekistan and Latvia. As per our evaluation, over 450000 people has been named Ilona globally.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	4740	28
2017	4796	28
2016	4128	35
2015	4057	36
2014	6429	19

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Facts

Ilona in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	66	8965	2106
	0	0	0	29750
	0	66	1203	1403
	0	66	250	364
	0	0	332	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Ilona

In order to truly succeed in life, you have to work on your personality first. You prefer to deal with things that matter and leave out all the rest. Find someone who will change how you see love. Your soul mate is somewhere out there. Open your eyes. You always put other people's needs and wishes before yours. But you just won't admit it. You like to take safe risks. You only need the right ones to be content in life. And you are right.

Other names similar to Ilona

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Doninique - Rare unisex name Doninique is of Latin origin, meaning of Doninique is "Belonging to the Lord, Of the Lord Belonging to God and Offered to the Lord" is particulary used in English. Doninique is a resultant of Dominic.
Palma - Eternal and Trendy Palma is used prevalently in Finnish, Danish and English, Palma means "Palm of the Hand, "City of Palms" Celebrates August 5Th or Palm Tree". It is rooted from Latin and Greek is given to girls
Janus - Curious unisex name Janus is used largely in Dutch, Finnish and Danish, meaning of Janus is "Archway or The Elements Ianua Meaning Door Entrance" is originated from Latin
Trixi - Uncommon girl name Trixi came from Latin, German and English which is predominantly used in German language, Trixi means "Traveller or Pilgrim"

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Sibling Names for Ilona

If you've chosen the name "Ilona" for your little one and are looking for sibling names that complement it, then you've come to the right place. Here's a list of 20 beautiful names for brothers and sisters that pair perfectly with Ilona, each with its own unique charm and personality.

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Famous people named Ilona

Ilona Fehér,
Ilona Eibenschütz, Hungarian pianist
Ilona Štěpánová-Kurzová, Czech concert pianist and piano teacher
Ilona Jokinen, Finnish soprano opera singer
Ilona Nagy, former Hungarian handball player
Ilona Mihályka, former Hungarian handball and two times World Championship bronze medalist
Ilona Elek, Hungarian Olympic fencer
Ilona Mitrecey, French singer
Ilona Senderek, Polish figure skater
Ilona Rodgers, '
Ilona Carson, reporter and late afternoon anchor for ABC owned-and-operated station KTRK
Ilona Massey, Hungarian film, stage and radio performer
Ilona Usovich, Belarusian sprinter
Ilona Slupianek, German former shot putter

Ilona Gusenbauer, retired Austrian high jumper
Ilona Melnichenko, former ice dancer
Ilona Korstin, retired Russian basketball forward of Estonian origin
Ilona Béres in Macskafogó as Actress
Ilona Szabo in Le nécrophile as Actress
Ilona Ivancsics in Episode #1.329 as Actress
Ilona Alexandra in Ripple Effect as Actress
Ilonah Marquez in Ira as Actress
Ilona Saic in Back It Up as Actress
Ilona Kassai in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy as Actress
Ilonah Jean in Milan as Actress
Ilona Bachelier in La nouvelle guerre des boutons as Actress
Ilona Cs. Aczél is known for her acting in movie Today and Tomorrow

In 2005 musical flick, Paskutiniai Bremeno muzikantai, Ilona Balsyte portrayed Inga.
Ilona Belyaeva, from 1998 action and drama flick Goryachaya tochka, who characterized Lena Seleznyova.
Ilona Bánhidy, from 1918 film Érdekházasság, who portrayed Zóra - az asszony.
Ilona Lamée, from 1950 comedy film Die fidele Tankstelle, who played the N.
In 1969 comedy, crime film, Az oroszlán ugrani készül, Ilona Medveczky played Klauberg Éva.
Ilona Nagykovácsi portrayed central role of Éva in 1943 drama flick Fény és árnyék.
Ilona Ozola portrayed the leading role of N in 1990 crime, mystery film Zagadka Endkhauza.
In 1985, Ilona Svobodová portrayed the role of Bozena in drama movie Oldrich a Bozena.
Ilona Titkos played the critical character of Gloria King in 1941 drama film Európa nem válaszol.

In 1996, Ilona Strauss portrayed the role of N in animation film Glöckner von Notre Dame.
In 1951, Ilona Kiss portrayed the role of Pongráczné in drama flick Teljes gözzel.
Ilona Garcen, from 2007 drama flick The Descendant, who characterized Linda Duke.

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