Girl Name · Greek Origin
Ilona
Ilona is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Greek origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Ilona — a girl name from the Greek tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Ilana is on your shortlist, Ilona belongs in the same conversation.
Ilona meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ilona has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Ilona to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ilona as I·L·O·N·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ilona is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ilona variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ilonaa, Ilonae, Ilonay, Ilon.
- Nicknames: Ilo and I.
- Middle names: Pair Ilona with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Ilona middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ilana, Iliana, Ileana, Ilean, Ilene — full picks on the sibling names for Ilona guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ilona? Browse our names like Ilona guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Ilona
What does the name Ilona mean?
Ilona has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Ilona?
Ilona originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Ilona?
Ilona has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ilona a boy's or girl's name?
Ilona is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Ilona in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ilona sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ilona?
Names that share Ilona's sound and style include Ilana, Iliana, Ileana, Ilean, Ilene.
What middle names pair well with Ilona?
Good middle-name fits for Ilona pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ilona is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ilona is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ilona?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ilona share its rhythm without rhyming — Ilana, Iliana, Ileana all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.