Ilona vs Klarissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ilona Rank #4,931
Klarissa Rank #4,949

Ilona is more popular, ranked #4931 vs #4949 for Klarissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilona ___

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

Klarissa ___

  • Klarissa Rose
  • Klarissa Mae
  • Klarissa Jane
  • Klarissa Grace
  • Klarissa Marie
  • Klarissa Louise

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If you choose Ilona

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If you choose Klarissa

Arabella Isadora Maximilian Leopold Gretchen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilona or Klarissa more popular?

Ilona is more popular, ranked #4931 compared to Klarissa at #4949 in the United States.

What do Ilona and Klarissa mean?

Ilona means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Hungarian origin). Klarissa means "clear, bright" (Latin origin).

Are Ilona and Klarissa boy or girl names?

Ilona is primarily a girl name. Klarissa is primarily a girl name.

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