Name meaning & stats
Ilka
Ilka. 249 US babies since 1940, peak 1970. Notable Ilkas are 2.9× over-represented as doctors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1970
249 US babies were named Ilka between 1940 and 2025.
Where Ilkas end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor | 2.9× | Medium · 14 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | Low · 8 people |
| Professor | 1.1× | Low · 5 people |
| Footballer | 1.0× | Low · 5 people |
Among notable women who are doctors, Ilkas show up 2.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1970)