ILONA
The meaning of the girl name Ilona is LIGHT .
Details on ILONA:
- Gender:
- Girl
- Meaning(s):
- Light
- Popularity for Girl:
- 8,966th in the USA (top 30%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
27 births
ILONA as a GIRL in 2024
The meaning(s) of ILONA:
The name Ilona is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Ilona is: Shining light. The bright one.
The name Ilona is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Ilona is: Shining light. The bright one.
The name Ilona is a Hungarian baby name. In Hungarian the meaning of the name Ilona is: The bright one. The Hungarian form of Helen.
USA birth(s) for ILONA by year:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name ILONA
ILONA as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 27 births |
| 2023 | 17 births |
| 2022 | 22 births |
| 2021 | 19 births |
| 2020 | 24 births |
| 2019 | 30 births |
| 2018 | 29 births |
| 2017 | 28 births |
| 2016 | 35 births |
| 2015 | 36 births |
| 2014 | 19 births |
| 2013 | 22 births |
| 2012 | 26 births |
| 2011 | 24 births |
| 2010 | 27 births |
| 2009 | 22 births |
| 2008 | 32 births |
| 2007 | 33 births |
| 2006 | 26 births |
| 2005 | 37 births |
| 2004 | 34 births |
| 2003 | 23 births |
| 2002 | 27 births |
| 2001 | 21 births |
| 2000 | 27 births |
| 1999 | 25 births |
| 1998 | 20 births |
| 1997 | 24 births |
| 1996 | 18 births |
| 1995 | 22 births |
| 1994 | 16 births |
| 1993 | 20 births |
About the name ILONA
Ilona is a name that carries a gentle elegance, rooted in both history and meaning. Derived from the Hungarian form of the name Helen, Ilona signifies "light" or "torches," evoking imagery of warmth and guidance. Its origins trace back to various cultures, with connections to Greek mythology, where Helen of Troy was celebrated for her beauty and brilliance. The name Ilona is particularly cherished in Hungary, where it resonates with a sense of grace, and is also embraced in countries like Poland, Lithuania, and even among Hungarian communities worldwide. Symbolically, Ilona embodies the qualities of illumination and hope, making it a beautiful choice for a child destined to shine brightly in the world. The name's soft, melodic sound complements its profound meaning, inviting a sense of both strength and tenderness—a perfect gift for a new life.
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