Torch, bright, or shining light
Ilona is the Hungarian form of Helen. It is widely used in Eastern Europe and Finland, often associated with beauty and radiance due to its etymological roots in the Greek word for torch.
Less common today
Ilona isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,641 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Hungarian-born American film and radio actress
German Olympic gold medalist in rowing
French singer known for the hit Un Monde Parfait
Pseudonym for a husband-and-wife urban fantasy writing team
