Iago

Iago is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Iago at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/iˈɑːɡəʊ/

About the name Iago

Iago belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Iago first appears in Social Security records in 2002. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7971 in 2022, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 91 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Iago in US records

First recorded (US)
2002
Best US rank
#7971 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Iago in 2024
6
Total since 1880
91

Iago in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#1407 in 2023
Babies named Iago in 2025
16
Total since 1996
216

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Iago mean?

The meaning of Iago is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Iago a boy or girl name?

Iago is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Iago?

Iago comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Iago?

Iago first appears in US records in 2002. Its best-ever ranking was #7971 in 2022, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Iago?

Iago is pronounced /iˈɑːɡəʊ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.