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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Wilona — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Wilmer|Wilondja
CelticGirl→ Stable

Wilona

wil-OH-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15130 in 2021

Peak: #15130 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15130 in 2021

Peak: #15130 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19772021

Rank #15130 · Falling since 1977

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishGirl3-syllableVintageRareRare Irish HeritageWarm VibeClassic Mid-Century
Character
desired and valued
STRONG
High confidence

Wilona is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Wilona at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from Irish roots meaning 'desired' or 'wished for'; a rare feminine form blending Will- with -ona suffix conventions.
Language root:Irish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#15130 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Wilona Wade
Character from Good Times (TV series)
Similar Sound
WinonaWillow◈LeonaRamonaRowena
Similar Style
MaeveSiobhanFionaNoraCoraVera
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Wilona
BrigidDeclan◈SiobhanEamonFionaRowan◈Colleen
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Wilona · Overview
Summary

Wilona is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Vintage character
Wilona carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
wilona.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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