Ilona vs Liliane

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ilona Rank #4,931
Liliane Rank #4,817

Liliane is more popular, ranked #4817 vs #4931 for Ilona.

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

Liliane ___

  • Liliane Rose
  • Liliane Claire
  • Liliane Sophie
  • Liliane Marie
  • Liliane Grace
  • Liliane Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ilona

Eszter Katalin Zoltan Andras Judit

If you choose Liliane

Marguerite Celeste Vivienne Henri Louis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilona or Liliane more popular?

Liliane is more popular, ranked #4817 compared to Ilona at #4931 in the United States.

What do Ilona and Liliane mean?

Ilona means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Hungarian origin). Liliane means "lily flower" (Latin origin).

Are Ilona and Liliane boy or girl names?

Ilona is primarily a girl name. Liliane is primarily a girl name.

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