The nameElona

Elona is a modern girl's name, close to Elena. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.

Meaning

Elona is linked to Helen, from the Greek helene, "sunlight".

Origin

Recent creation in France. Elona is also a common name in Albania.

History

Elona appeared in 1995 and peaked in the early 2010s.

Popularity of the name Elona

Elona in France

1203rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (180 births)
2,600babies named Elona in France since 1900
090180 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Elona was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,175 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Elona. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Elona in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 44 births a year on average, against 56 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Elona in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elona mean?

Elona is linked to Helen, from the Greek helene, "sunlight".

What is the origin of the name Elona?

Recent creation in France. Elona is also a common name in Albania.

Is Elona a girl's or a boy's name?

Elona is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Elona?

Variants and related names of Elona include Helene.