Apolonia Girl

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-poh-LOH-nee-ah /əˌpɒl.oʊˈniː.ə/

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: 'of Apollo'; Latin: 'belonging to Apollo'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Apolonia has its roots in the ancient Greek name Apollonia, derived from the name of the Greek god Apollo, who was associated with light, music, and prophecy. The etymology can be traced back to the Greek word 'Apollo', which is believed to mean 'destroyer' or 'to destroy', although interpretations vary.

The name entered Latin as Apollonia, maintaining its connection to the divine figure, and subsequently made its way into various languages, including Old French and eventually English, where it appears in the form Apolonia. Historically, the name Apolonia has been borne by several notable figures and places.

One significant milestone is the existence of ancient cities named Apollonia, such as Apollonia in Cyrenaica, founded in the 7th century BCE, which was a center of Greek culture in North Africa. Additionally, Apolonia is mentioned in Christian texts, with references to saints bearing the name, such as Saint Apollonia, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century CE who is venerated in the Catholic Church.

Her feast day is celebrated on February 9, and she is often invoked for protection against toothaches, which has contributed to the name's enduring legacy. Culturally, the name Apolonia carries connotations of beauty, grace, and divine favor, reflecting the attributes associated with Apollo.

The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, symbolizing enlightenment and inspiration. In some cultures, diminutive forms such as Pola or Polly may be used, though these are less historically significant than the full form.

Overall, Apolonia embodies a rich tapestry of historical, cultural, and linguistic significance that has allowed it to persist through the ages.

Famous people named Apolonia

In this section, you will find notable people named Apolonia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Apolonia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Apolonia who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Apolonia Kotero is an actress and singer best known for Purple Rain, The Last Dragon, and her music career with the group Apollonia 6.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Apolonia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

SophiaElenaIsabellaGabriellaJuliana

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Apolonia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

ApolloniaApollinePollyAloniaAltheaAnastasiaEulaliaSelene

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Apolonia was first seen in the United States in 1885.

Apolonia has ranked as high as #6369 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and Indiana.

In the past 5 years the name Apolonia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Apolonia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Apolonia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Apolonia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 15 15
2024 16 16
2023 14 14
2022 13 13
2021 9 9
2020 10 10
2019 14 14
2018 12 12
2017 5 5
2016 12 12
2015 12 12
2014 6 6
2013 6 6
2012 10 10
2011 8 8
2010 15 15
2009 11 11
2008 9 9
2007 8 8
2006 7 7
2005 15 15
2003 10 10
2002 8 8
2001 5 5
2000 5 5
1999 9 9
1998 12 12
1997 11 11
1996 7 7
1995 9 9
1994 14 14
1993 12 12
1992 14 14
1991 21 21
1990 25 25
1989 18 18
1988 23 23
1987 23 23
1986 18 18
1985 16 16
1984 7 7
1980 6 6
1979 5 5
1977 7 7
1972 5 5
1969 5 5
1965 6 6
1964 5 5
1955 6 6
1954 8 8
1953 6 6
1952 5 5
1949 5 5
1948 5 5
1943 5 5
1940 12 12
1939 12 12
1938 13 13
1937 9 9
1936 9 9
1935 13 13
1934 9 9
1933 10 10
1932 12 12
1931 11 11
1930 24 24
1929 20 20
1928 15 15
1927 12 12
1926 24 24
1925 23 23
1924 20 20
1923 17 17
1922 8 8
1921 13 13
1920 13 13
1919 12 12
1918 23 23
1917 13 13
1916 14 14
1915 16 16
1914 14 14
1913 12 12
1912 10 10
1911 10 10
1910 13 13
1909 12 12
1908 10 10
1905 9 9
1904 9 9
1901 5 5
1898 6 6
1896 5 5
1894 7 7
1892 7 7
1885 5 5

Top States for Apolonia (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

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