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Apollonia

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Pronounced ap-ə-LOH-nee-ah /ˌæp.əˈloʊ.ni.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Apollonios — 'of Apollo, belonging to Apollo' (the Greek god of light, music, and prophecy)Medium

In 30 seconds: Of Apollo: Apollonia is Greek for 'of Apollo'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ap-ə-LOH-nee-ah').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA feminine of Apollonios — 'of Apollo, belonging to Apollo' (the Greek god of light, music, and prophecy)
U.S. rank (2024)#6171 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 690

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198518952024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Apollonia is a feminine of Apollonios — 'of Apollo, belonging to Apollo' (the radiant Greek god of light, music, poetry, and prophecy). Borne by St Apollonia of Alexandria, an early martyr and patron of dentists. A lyrical, classic, elegant name (said 'ap-ə-LOH-nee-ah'; nicknames Apple, Lonia).

In the U.S. it appears in Greek and Italian families. Rare, of-Apollo at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Apollonia means 'of Apollo, belonging to Apollo' (the Greek god of light, music, and prophecy) — borne by St Apollonia, patron of dentists — a lyrical, classic name (said 'ap-ə-LOH-nee-ah').
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Apollonia — root etymology

Variations

ApollonijaApolonia

Nicknames

Lonia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Apollonia mean?

Apollonia is Greek for 'of Apollo, belonging to Apollo'.

How do you pronounce Apollonia?

It's said ap-ə-LOH-nee-ah /ˌæp.əˈloʊ.ni.ɑ/ — five syllables, stress on the third.

Is Apollonia a boy or girl name?

Apollonia is a girl's name.

How popular is Apollonia?

Apollonia is a rare name in the U.S.

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