The baby name Apolonia is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌæpəˈloʊniə/ — ap-ə-LOH-nee-ə (also ah-poh-LOH-nee-ah).
Apolonia is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Apolonia is a Female name , 5 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌæpəˈloʊniə/ — ap-ə-LOH-nee-ə (also ah-poh-LOH-nee-ah).
Apolonia is Greek in Origin.
Apolonia is the feminine form of the Greek Apollōnía, carried into Latin as Apollonia. It denotes “of Apollo” or “belonging to Apollo,” linking it to the revered Greek deity of light, music, healing, and prophecy. While Apollo’s own etymology is debated, the name traditionally conveys brightness and artistry.
Usage spread through Europe via Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, a 3rd‑century martyr venerated as the patron of dentistry, which made the name popular in Catholic regions from medieval times onward. Established variants include Apolonia (Polish and Spanish), Apolónia (Portuguese), Apollonia (Italian and German), Apollonie (German/Austrian), and French Apolline as a related form; Russian Apollinariya is a cognate. Diminutives and short forms such as Pola, Nia, Lona/Loni, and Lonia appear in various languages. In modern English, Apolonia is rare but appealing to parents seeking a pan‑European, saintly classic with mythic resonance.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2012 | #1 | — | 970 |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #134 | 2 | 1,786 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #209 | 16 | 7,146 |
| PL | 0 | #211 | 2 | 2,600 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #215 | 3 | 4,575 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #256 | 3 | 3,650 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #307 | 48 | 5,096 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| GT | 0 | #333 | 6 | 5,948 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| BO | 0 | #371 | 11 | 6,868 | |
| France | Girls | 2020 | #392 | 3 | 3,215 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #420 | 5 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #422 | 8 | 13,098 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #459 | 23 | 9,861 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #463 | 9 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #483 | 23 | 7,500 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #534 | 3 | 6,731 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #557 | 4 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #558 | 4 | 19,177 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #562 | 50 | 9,488 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #569 | 5 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #622 | 9 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #629 | 4 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #753 | 233 | 5,561 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #774 | 13 | 15,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #822 | 30 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #848 | 96 | 14,861 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #893 | 49 | 12,708 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #901 | 16 | 8,487 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #933 | 23 | 5,933 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #954 | 231 | 17,781 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 6 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 5 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,052 | 27 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,118 | 24 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,418 | 29 | 9,415 |
Apolonia is popular in 47 countries — most recent births per country:
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