The baby name Ilona is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'Hungarian': {'IPA': '/ˈilonɒ/', 'respelling': 'EE-loh-nah'}, 'Finnish': {'IPA': '/ˈilona/', 'respelling': 'EE-loh-nah'}, 'English': {'IPA': '/ɪˈloʊnə/', 'respelling': 'ih-LOH-nuh'}}.
The baby name Ilona is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'Hungarian': {'IPA': '/ˈilonɒ/', 'respelling': 'EE-loh-nah'}, 'Finnish': {'IPA': '/ˈilona/', 'respelling': 'EE-loh-nah'}, 'English': {'IPA': '/ɪˈloʊnə/', 'respelling': 'ih-LOH-nuh'}}.
Ilona is Finnish, Hungarian in Origin.
Ilona is the long-established Hungarian form of Helen/Helena, ultimately from Greek Helene, commonly interpreted as "torch" or "light," a symbol of radiance and illumination. It appears in medieval Hungarian records and was strengthened by the veneration of Saint Helena (Szent Ilona), leading to steady use among nobility and commoners alike. From Hungary it spread across Central and Eastern Europe, becoming familiar in Slovakia, Czechia, Poland, the Baltics, and the Balkans. In Finland, Ilona is popular and is often connected to native ilo "joy," giving the name an added sense of delight.
Variants and relatives include Helena, Elena, Eleni, Jelena, Ileana (Romanian), and diminutives such as Ilonka, Ili, and Ilus in Hungarian; Ilinca appears in Romanian as a pet form. The name peaked in many regions in the mid-20th century yet remains a classic. Meanings offered range from "torch; light; shining" to the Finnish-influenced "joy," lending Ilona a radiant aura.
| Ilona Staller Ilona Staller, better known as Cicciolina, is most famous as a Hungarian-Italian former porn star who later also became a politician and singer. She rose to fame in the early 1970s through her radio show Voulez-vous coucher avec moi? | Ilona Massey Ilona Massey was a Hungarian-American actress and singer best known for her work in film, stage, and radio. She appeared in movies like Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man, Rosalie, and Northwest Outpost. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2012 | #1 | — | 970 |
| KR | 0 | #8 | 1 | 201 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #21 | 1,088 | 3,308 |
| MD | 0 | #33 | 2 | 434 | |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| EE | 0 | #34 | 4 | 1,051 | |
| TM | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 574 |
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #39 | 580 | 1,904 |
| GE | 0 | #41 | 4 | 997 | |
| MT | 0 | #41 | 3 | 1,767 | |
| AZ | 0 | #43 | 1 | 706 | |
| LT | 0 | #47 | 41 | 949 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #48 | 2,387 | 5,378 |
| NL | Girls | 2014 | #53 | 9 | 73 |
| CY | 0 | #55 | 6 | 1,632 | |
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #56 | 94 | 1,888 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #60 | 4,511 | 5,096 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #62 | 2,411 | 8,334 |
| HU | 0 | #66 | 52 | 1,675 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| GE | Girls | 0 | #71 | 35 | 1,564 |
| AZ | Girls | 0 | #74 | 2 | 1,051 |
| SI | 0 | #79 | 2 | 1,612 | |
| MD | Girls | 0 | #81 | 10 | 865 |
| RS | 0 | #84 | 1 | 923 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| KZ | 0 | #89 | 6 | 1,452 | |
| CZ | 0 | #90 | 147 | 3,154 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #94 | 9 | 3,319 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #97 | 4,324 | 4,949 |
| PL | 0 | #98 | 233 | 2,600 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #107 | 15 | 3,755 |
| IR | 0 | #111 | 147 | 4,221 | |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #116 | 3,455 | 5,933 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #118 | 5,053 | 3,895 |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #122 | 14 | 1,651 |
| Norway | Girls | 1999 | #125 | 6 | 539 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #125 | 11 | 1,786 |
| GR | 0 | #131 | 5 | 3,911 | |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #132 | 20 | 3,773 |
| Finland | Girls | 0 | #133 | 669 | 1,368 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #135 | 896 | 11,913 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| JO | 0 | #140 | 1 | 2,158 | |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #150 | 2 | 2,166 |
| RU | 0 | #154 | 36 | 3,641 | |
| Finland | 0 | #163 | 177 | 830 | |
| CR | 0 | #164 | 2 | 5,526 | |
| Belgium | Girls | 2024 | #166 | 20 | 424 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #170 | 10 | 1,568 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #171 | 4 | 3,954 |
| NL | 0 | #171 | 260 | 2,481 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #172 | 14 | 4,850 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #175 | 3 | 2,769 |
| HR | 0 | #180 | 2 | 2,081 | |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| Austria | 0 | #192 | 22 | 850 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #192 | 33 | 7,146 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #195 | 251 | 3,185 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #196 | 28 | 3,559 |
| PS | 0 | #199 | 20 | 5,692 | |
| DK | 0 | #201 | 6 | 5,198 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #201 | 42 | 6,293 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #226 | 2 | 4,141 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #237 | 85 | 5,862 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #241 | 212 | 1,885 |
| IL | 0 | #244 | 31 | 6,291 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #247 | 5 | 6,592 |
| PT | 0 | #248 | 3 | 4,161 | |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| Germany | 0 | #259 | 197 | 2,542 | |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #268 | 22 | 3,687 |
| NG | 0 | #270 | 3 | 5,926 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #272 | 45 | 7,429 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| Canada | Girls | 2022 | #276 | 5 | 2,867 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #286 | 4 | 8,139 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #303 | 3 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #318 | 18 | 6,459 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #327 | 353 | 11,648 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #333 | 209 | 10,981 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #334 | 6 | 7,570 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #340 | 12 | 8,539 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #353 | 7 | 8,829 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| EG | 0 | #411 | 2 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #420 | 5 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #421 | 27 | 14,421 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #427 | 25 | 7,952 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| CO | 0 | #508 | 3 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #523 | 4 | 12,621 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #530 | 24 | 20,968 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #552 | 9 | 11,671 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #558 | 4 | 10,655 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #561 | 5 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #565 | 9 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #573 | 14 | 18,916 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #621 | 5 | 10,983 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #629 | 2 | 8,289 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #646 | 5 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IT | 0 | #660 | 55 | 4,183 | |
| LB | 0 | #683 | 8 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| SY | 0 | #762 | 6 | 11,684 | |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #802 | 183 | 5,561 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #808 | 797 | 9,415 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #821 | 6 | 15,093 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #835 | 17 | 14,098 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #890 | 27 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #931 | 11 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #934 | 26 | 14,742 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #938 | 15 | 5,697 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #947 | 195 | 25,928 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #994 | 8 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,059 | 20 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,064 | 9 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,119 | 10 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,168 | 44 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,228 | 7 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,263 | 5 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Ilona is popular in 80 countries — most recent births per country:
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