Originating from Hungarian, Illona is a charming and unique feminine given name. It is composed of two elements: 'illa', meaning 'island', and '-ona', which is a suffix denoting possession or association. Therefore, Illona translates to 'one who belongs to the island'. This name has gained popularity in various cultures over time due to its attractive sound and distinctiveness.
The name Illona experienced fluctuations in popularity during the given period. It peaked in the late 1940s and early 1950s with a high of 23 births in 1946 and consistently around 20 births annually until 1955, after which it declined significantly to single digits by 1960. The total number of births over this period is 251.