The baby name Ilinka is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ee-LIN-kah (IPA: /iˈlɪŋka/).
Ilinka is Slavic in Origin.
The baby name Ilinka is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ee-LIN-kah (IPA: /iˈlɪŋka/).
Ilinka is Slavic in Origin.
Ilinka is a South Slavic feminine name (Cyrillic Илинка) derived from Ilija/Ilia, the regional form of Elijah. Through Hebrew Eliyahu it carries the meaning “my God is Yahweh” or “the Lord is my God.” The affectionate suffix -inka gives it a tender, diminutive flavor; it sits near Ilina and Iliana/Ilijana on the same name tree.
Used chiefly in Bulgaria and North Macedonia, and also in Serbia, the name reflects strong Balkan devotion to St. Elijah. Girls born around Ilinden (St. Elijah’s Day, August 2) have often received it, and it saw steady mid‑20th‑century use in the region. Variants and cognates include Ilina, Iliana (Bulgarian), Ilijana (Serbian/Croatian), Ilka and Lina as short forms, and Romanian Ilinca. Ilinka blends a theophoric meaning with a bright, lively sound, balancing tradition and approachability.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 2026 | #82 | 1 | 1,799 | |
| Serbia | 2026 | #84 | 1 | 923 | |
| Serbia | Girls | 2026 | #130 | 8 | 1,651 |
| Slovenia | Girls | 2026 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| Croatia | 2026 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| Bulgaria | Girls | 2026 | #209 | 15 | 3,559 |
| Croatia | Girls | 2026 | #258 | 32 | 3,687 |
| Croatia | Boys | 2026 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| France | Girls | 2018 | #400 | 3 | 3,265 |
| Austria | Girls | 2026 | #409 | 12 | 1,885 |
| Russia | Girls | 2026 | #520 | 4 | 11,913 |
| Costa Rica | Girls | 2026 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| Germany | Girls | 2026 | #824 | 15 | 4,949 |
| Italy | Girls | 2026 | #1,407 | 40 | 9,415 |
Ilinka is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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