Amelia vs Ilona

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Ilona

Girl #4,931 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Hungarian

Cultural Roots

Hungarian Finnish Estonian Czech German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,931
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ilo, Lona

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ilona Rank #4,931

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4931 for Ilona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Ilona ___

  • Ilona Rose
  • Ilona Marie
  • Ilona Sophie
  • Ilona Grace
  • Ilona Vera
  • Ilona Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ilona

Eszter Katalin Zoltan Andras Judit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ilona more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ilona at #4931 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ilona mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ilona means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Hungarian origin).

Are Amelia and Ilona boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ilona is primarily a girl name.

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