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Ilma
OriginFinnish, Hungarian, Spanish, or literary Quenya
Meaning"air; starlight"
US Rank#7631
2025 SSA
About Ilma
A name that's unknown in the US and Britain but is popular as a nature name in Finland. May also be known as a Hungarian variation of Amelia and a Spanish form of Wilhelmina.
Ilma also appears in Tolkien's legendarium as a Quenya name meaning "starlight". It could be a good choice for lovers of literature who want something less on-the-nose than Arwen or Éowyn.
Pronounced IHL-mah.
As of October 2026, Ilma ranked #7631 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #978 in 1885.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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