Ilo

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Pronounced EE-loh /ˈiː.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Estonian and Finnish ilo, 'joy; delight; gladness.' A short, bright word name; also a nickname for names like Ilona.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, bright name: Ilo means 'joy; delight' in Estonian and Finnish (said 'EE-loh'). Cheerful and rare.

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Origin MediumEstonian

MeaningFrom the Estonian and Finnish ilo, 'joy; delight; gladness.' A short, bright word name; also a nickname for names like Ilona.

U.S. rank (2024)#12624 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 712

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Ilo is an Estonian and Finnish word name, 'joy; delight; gladness.' It reads as a short, bright pick, also used as a nickname for Ilona, and rare in the U.S. (said 'EE-loh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, cheerful, and short.

Did you know? Ilo is the Estonian and Finnish word for 'joy; gladness' — a compact, cheerful word name that also serves as a nickname for Ilona (said 'EE-loh').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Ilo — Estonian/Finnish 'joy; delight'

Variations

IlonaIluIlua

Nicknames

IliLolo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ilo mean?

Ilo is the Estonian and Finnish word for 'joy; delight; gladness.'

How do you pronounce Ilo?

It's said EE-loh /ˈiː.loʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ilo a boy or girl name?

Here Ilo is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Ilo?

Ilo is a rare name in the U.S.