Ilo

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Ilo Pronunciation

Ilo is pronounced EE-loh /ˈi.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Finnish/Estonian ilo, 'joy; gladness; delight'; also an Igbo (Nigerian) name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Joy; gladness: Ilo is Finnish 'joy'. Lyrical, sweet, and warm (said 'EE-loh').

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Origin LowFinnish, Estonian

MeaningFrom Finnish/Estonian ilo, 'joy; gladness; delight'; also an Igbo (Nigerian) name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6967 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 56

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Ilo comes from Finnish/Estonian ilo, 'joy; gladness; delight' (it is also an Igbo Nigerian name; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, sweet name (said 'EE-loh').

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, joy-and-gladness at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Ilo means 'joy; gladness; delight' in Finnish and Estonian (and is also an Igbo name) — a lyrical, sweet name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EE-loh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Ilo — routes layered

Variations

IlioIllo

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Finnish Estonian

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Ilo?

Ilo is pronounced EE-loh (/ˈi.loʊ/). Press play above to hear Ilo said aloud.

How do you say Ilo?

Ilo is said EE-loh (/ˈi.loʊ/). Press play above to hear Ilo said aloud.

What does the name Ilo mean?

Ilo is Finnish/Estonian for 'joy; gladness'; it is also an Igbo name, so the routes are layered.

Is Ilo a boy or girl name?

Ilo is a boy's name.

How popular is Ilo?

Ilo is a rare name in the U.S.