Ilona vs Olivia

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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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Ilona Rank #4,931
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilona

Eszter Katalin Zoltan Andras Judit

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilona or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ilona at #4931 in the United States.

What do Ilona and Olivia mean?

Ilona means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Hungarian origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Ilona and Olivia boy or girl names?

Ilona is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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