Ilona vs Yatzil

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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Yatzil

Girl #4,787 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"she who is loved, beloved"

Origin: Mayan

Cultural Roots

Mexican Central American Maya

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,787
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yatzi

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Popularity Comparison

Ilona Rank #4,931
Yatzil Rank #4,787

Yatzil is more popular, ranked #4787 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

Yatzil ___

  • Yatzil Rose
  • Yatzil Marie
  • Yatzil Grace
  • Yatzil Lynn
  • Yatzil Anne
  • Yatzil Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilona

Eszter Katalin Zoltan Andras Judit

If you choose Yatzil

Ixchel Citlali Ximena Mayra Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilona or Yatzil more popular?

Yatzil is more popular, ranked #4787 compared to Ilona at #4931 in the United States.

What do Ilona and Yatzil mean?

Ilona means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Hungarian origin). Yatzil means "she who is loved, beloved" (Mayan origin).

Are Ilona and Yatzil boy or girl names?

Ilona is primarily a girl name. Yatzil is primarily a girl name.

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