Gender: Female
Origin: Hungarian
Meaning: 'Light' or 'resolute protector', Light of Hymns, Torch
Pronunciation: IL-kuh, /ˈɪlkə/, IH L K AH
Popularity Rank: #14,804
Derived from the Hungarian name Ilona, meaning 'light'. It can also be a diminutive of Wilhelmina, meaning 'resolute protector'.
The name Ilka is of Hungarian origin and means 'Light' or 'resolute protector', Light of Hymns, Torch, Moon Elope. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ilka is commonly found in Germany, Panama, Brazil, and 59 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: IL-kuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɪlkə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IH L K AH
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Ilka is recorded 3,066 times globally, ranking it as the 14,804th most common name worldwide.
Ilka is most prevalent in Germany, with 1,546 occurrences, making it the 543th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Ilka is found among 1 in every 237 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #543 | 1 : 237 |
| Panama | #355 | 1 : 342 |
| Brazil | #3,773 | 1 : 4,692 |
| United States of America | #12,209 | 1 : 11,597 |
| Belgium | #4,307 | 1 : 4,734 |
| Italy | #16,681 | 1 : 21,899 |
| Netherlands | #7,035 | 1 : 7,296 |
| Bulgaria | #1,723 | 1 : 1,317 |
| France | #23,467 | 1 : 40,750 |
| Spain | #12,346 | 1 : 20,236 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ilka from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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