The baby name Ilone is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: ih-LOH-nuh (/ɪˈloʊnə/); Finnish: ee-LOH-neh (/iˈloːne/).
The baby name Ilone is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: ih-LOH-nuh (/ɪˈloʊnə/); Finnish: ee-LOH-neh (/iˈloːne/).
Ilone is in Origin.
Ilone is a modern, multilingual variant of Ilona, the Hungarian form of Helena/Helen. The name ultimately traces to Greek Helene, commonly interpreted as "torch," "light," or "sun ray," hence the broader sense of brightness and radiance. In the Finno-Ugric sphere (Finnish and Estonian), Ilona also aligns with the native word ilo "joy," which sometimes colors contemporary interpretations of Ilone as "joyful" or "bringing joy."
The Ilona/Ilone family spread widely through the medieval cult of Saint Helena and remained especially rooted in Hungary and neighboring Central and Eastern Europe. The -e spelling appears sporadically in Dutch, French, and Baltic records from the 20th century onward, reflecting orthographic preference rather than a distinct origin. Related forms and cognates include Ilona, Ilonka (Hungarian diminutive), Helena, Helen, Elena, Eleni, Elaine, Ellen, Jelena, Olena, and Alena.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #890 | 66 | 5,933 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #914 | 28 | 12,708 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Ilone is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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