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Wilondja

♂ Boy

Pronounced wee-LOHN-jah /wiˈloʊn.dʒɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Congolese (DR Congo) name of uncertain gloss, from a Bantu language; sources vary, so routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A name from the Congo: Wilondja. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'wee-LOHN-jah'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowCongolese, African
MeaningA Congolese (DR Congo) name of uncertain gloss, from a Bantu language; sources vary, so routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#11916 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420192025

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

Wilondja is a Congolese (DR Congo) name of uncertain gloss, from a Bantu language (sources vary, so routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name (said 'wee-LOHN-jah').

In the U.S. it appears in Congolese refugee-heritage families. Rare, a-Congolese-name, and lyrical.

Did you know? Wilondja is a Congolese (DR Congo) name from a Bantu language, of uncertain gloss — a lyrical, distinctive name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'wee-LOHN-jah').
Overall data confidence 20%
References — Wilondja — Congolese; routes uncertain

Variations

WilondjWilonja

Nicknames

Wilo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wilondja mean?

Wilondja is a Congolese (DR Congo) name of uncertain gloss, from a Bantu language; we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Wilondja?

It's said wee-LOHN-jah /wiˈloʊn.dʒɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Wilondja a boy or girl name?

Wilondja is a boy's name.

How popular is Wilondja?

Wilondja is a very rare name in the U.S.

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