Gender: Female
Origin: Hungarian, Australian
Meaning: Light or torch, Light and Beautiful, Shining One, Torch
Pronunciation: ih-LOH-nuh, /ɪˈloʊnə/, IH L OW N AH
Popularity Rank: #2,160
Ilona is a Hungarian form of Helen, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. It is a popular name in Hungary and other countries in Eastern Europe.
The name Ilona is of Hungarian, Australian origin and means Light or torch, Light and Beautiful, Shining One, Torch, Bright Light, Oak Tree, Sunshine, Light, Luminous, Glowing, Moon Elope. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ilona is commonly found in Poland, Germany, Netherlands, and 82 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ih-LOH-nuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɪˈloʊnə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IH L OW N AH
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Ilona is recorded 30,505 times globally, ranking it as the 2,160th most common name worldwide.
Ilona is most prevalent in Poland, with 4,762 occurrences, making it the 130th most popular name in the country.
In Poland, the name Ilona is found among 1 in every 16 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | #130 | 1 : 16 |
| Germany | #242 | 1 : 81 |
| Netherlands | #259 | 1 : 102 |
| France | #919 | 1 : 459 |
| Iran | #193 | 1 : 72 |
| Czechia | #102 | 1 : 29 |
| Hungary | #67 | 1 : 39 |
| United Kingdom | #1,212 | 1 : 586 |
| Russia | #802 | 1 : 435 |
| Italy | #2,220 | 1 : 1,381 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ilona from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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