Ionia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationeye-OH-nee-uh / aɪˈoʊniəGreek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'violet flower'; Latin: 'from Ionia'
Historical & Cultural Background
Ionia was an ancient region on the western coast of Asia Minor, known for its cultural and intellectual achievements during the classical period. The name Ionia is often associated with the flowering plant, the violet, which has symbolic meanings in various cultures. In modern contexts, the name has been adopted in various forms and is sometimes used in literary and artistic references.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ione
- Iona
International Variants
- Iona (Scottish)
- Ionie (French)
Famous people named Ionia
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Fictional characters named Ionia
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ionia was first seen in the United States in 1893. Ionia has ranked as high as #892 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Ionia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ionia
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |