girl's name
Ilka
IL-kaw (Hungarian)
- Origin Hungarian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 254
Ilka is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Ilka is a name of Hungarian origin.
- Peaked in 1970, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1955.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ilka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 71 |
| 1970s | 111 |
| 1980s | 43 |
| 1990s | 18 |
How Popular Is Ilka?
In 1998, Ilka was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Ilka Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ilka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ilka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ilka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ilka
- Hungarian IL-kaw
Sibling Names for Ilka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ilka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ilka
How popular is the name Ilka?
In 1998, Ilka was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ilka a girl's or a boy's name?
Ilka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ilka?
Ilka has 2 syllables.
When was Ilka most popular?
Ilka peaked in 1970, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.