Iona
Iona first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1918, when 404 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 65.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Iona popular?
Rising Iona has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 376 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 543 | |
| 2000s | 305 | |
| 1990s | 126 | |
| 1980s | 139 | |
| 1970s | 198 | |
| 1960s | 290 | |
| 1950s | 610 | |
| 1940s | 887 | |
| 1930s | 1,747 | |
| 1920s | 3,151 | |
| 1910s | 2,362 | |
| 1900s | 838 | |
| 1890s | 455 | |
| 1880s | 224 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Iona mean?
Iona is the name of a sacred Hebridean island, a cradle of Celtic Christianity.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iona mean?
Iona means Island. Iona is the name of a sacred Hebridean island, a cradle of Celtic Christianity.
What is the origin of the name Iona?
Iona is of Scottish origin.
How do you pronounce Iona?
Iona is pronounced “eye-OH-nah.”
Is Iona a boy or a girl name?
Iona is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Iona a popular name right now?
Iona has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Iona?
In 2025, Iona ranked #2667 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Iona most popular?
Iona was most popular in 1918, when about 404 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Iona?
Names similar to Iona include Kirsty, Elspeth, Catriona, Ailsa, Eilidh.
What names go well with Iona?
Scottish names that pair well with Iona include Douglas, Logan, Ian, Isla, Finley.