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Apolonia

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningof Apollo · Greek

Apolonia is a Mexican girl name meaning “of Apollo”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Apolonia has the name Nia hiding inside it.
  • Word funApolonia starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
  • GenerationApolonia peaked in 1885, which makes it a Victorian-era favorite, the kind of name you'd find on a great-great-grandparent.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Apolonia would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 107,527 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryApolonia first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
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hello, little Apolonia

US births per million girls, 1885–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Apolonia

Apolonia is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “of Apollo”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1880s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Apolonia

What does the name Apolonia mean?

Apolonia means “of Apollo” and comes from Greek. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Apolline (“of Apollo”).

What is the origin of the name Apolonia?

Apolonia is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Apolonia a boy or girl name?

Apolonia is a girl name. In 2025, 15 US girls were named Apolonia.

How popular is the name Apolonia?

Apolonia ranked #7,133 for US girls in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1885, when it reached #1,047. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,413 places.

What names are similar to Apolonia?

If you like Apolonia, you might also like Apolline.

What should I know before naming my baby Apolonia?

Apolonia is a Mexican girl name meaning “of Apollo”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.