Will my child share the name Ilona with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Ilona per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ilona in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ilona becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ilona is rising: up 334 places since 2020, to #4,201 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,031 in 1996.

Is Ilona a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ilona is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ilona a popular baby name in the United States?

Ilona does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ilona

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Ilona is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ilona in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#4201

About the Name Ilona

Ilona is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 747 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1031 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ilona is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ilona in their class.