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Apolonia Pronunciation

Apolonia is pronounced ah-poh-LOH-nee-ah /ˌɑ.poʊˈloʊ.ni.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/Polish form of Apollonia — from Greek, 'belonging to Apollo' (the god of light, music, and the sun); we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Belonging to Apollo: Apolonia is the Spanish Apollonia — 'belonging to Apollo'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-poh-LOH-nee-ah').

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA Spanish/Polish form of Apollonia — from Greek, 'belonging to Apollo' (the god of light, music, and the sun); we note the deity link

U.S. rank (2024)#6942 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,069

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Apolonia is a Spanish and Polish form of Apollonia — from Greek, 'belonging to Apollo', the god of light, music, and the sun (we note the deity link). Borne by Saint Apollonia, an early Christian martyr. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-poh-LOH-nee-ah'; nickname Polly).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Polish families. Rare, belonging-to-Apollo at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Apollonia means 'belonging to Apollo' (the Greek god of light, music, and the sun) — Apolonia is its Spanish and Polish form, lyrical and classic (borne by an early Christian saint; we note the deity link; said 'ah-poh-LOH-nee-ah').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Apollonia — deity link noted

Variations

ApolloniaApolonijaPolonia

Nicknames

Polly

Themes & Styles

Greek Mythology

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Apolonia?

Apolonia is pronounced ah-poh-LOH-nee-ah (/ˌɑ.poʊˈloʊ.ni.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Apolonia said aloud.

How do you say Apolonia?

Apolonia is said ah-poh-LOH-nee-ah (/ˌɑ.poʊˈloʊ.ni.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Apolonia said aloud.

What does the name Apolonia mean?

Apolonia is the Spanish Apollonia — Greek 'belonging to Apollo'. We note the deity link.

Is Apolonia a boy or girl name?

Apolonia is a girl's name.

How popular is Apolonia?

Apolonia is a rare name in the U.S.