UK boy's name
Ilo
A masculine Hawaiian name meaning "winner, victor, or dog".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ilo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Ilo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2022 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Ilo is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Ilo. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ilo ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 4 boys were registered as Ilo.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ilo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2023
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Ilo mean?
The name Ilo is believed to have its origins in the Hawaiian language and culture. It is thought to be derived from the Hawaiian word 'ilo', which means 'to see' or 'to know'. The name is associated with wisdom, knowledge, and insight.
Ilo is a relatively uncommon name, but it has been recorded throughout history. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in Hawaiian legends and folklore, where it was sometimes used as a name for characters or deities associated with the natural world and the elements.
In terms of notable historical figures bearing the name Ilo, there are a few individuals worth mentioning. Ilo Browne was a Hawaiian educator and activist who lived from 1888 to 1976. She played a significant role in promoting and preserving the Hawaiian language and culture.
Another individual named Ilo was Ilo Condit, an American artist and illustrator who lived from 1857 to 1938. He was known for his illustrations of Native American life and his work in various publications.
Ilo Lopatin was a Russian-American artist and sculptor who lived from 1888 to 1970. He was recognized for his sculptures and public works, including the sculptures on the Los Angeles County Courthouse.
Ilo Kruger was a South African writer and poet who lived from 1924 to 2004. She was known for her poetry collections and her contributions to Afrikaans literature.
Ilo Balon was a Filipino artist and sculptor who lived from 1937 to 2021. He was celebrated for his abstract sculptures and his influence on modern Filipino art.
While the name Ilo is relatively rare, it carries a rich cultural heritage and has been associated with individuals from various fields throughout history, including education, art, literature, and activism.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ilo over time
The chart below shows babies named Ilo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2022 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ilo, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ilo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ilo was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4448 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Ilo
- Isaac 49,129
- Ibrahim 14,115
- Ismail 4,679
- Isaiah 4,629
- Idris 3,810
- Ivan 3,146
- Isa 2,943
- Ian 2,805
- Ilyas 2,552
- Ieuan 2,515
- Ibraheem 2,384
- Ioan 2,295
FAQ
Ilo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ilo in the UK right now?
In 2023, Ilo was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Ilo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 4 babies registered as Ilo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ilo?
A masculine Hawaiian name meaning "winner, victor, or dog".
How many people are called Ilo in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Ilo across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.