Iona

Iona is a girl's name of English 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 61 girls in the United States.

Iona at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Iona

Iona belongs to the English & American 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, Iona first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #318 in 1918, and in 2024 61 babies received the name — 12,186 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Iona in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#318 in 1918
Peak year
1918
Babies named Iona in 2024
61
Total since 1880
12,186

Iona in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#199 in 2000
Babies named Iona in 2025
77
Total since 1996
3,759

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Iona mean?

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

Is Iona a boy or girl name?

Iona is a girl name. In 2024, 61 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Iona?

Iona comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Iona?

Iona first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #318 in 1918, and 61 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].