Iona Boy

Popularity: #919 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationEYE-oh-nuh / ˈaɪ.ə.nə

Scottish; Greek

Meaning

Iona (Scottish) - 'island'; Iōn (Greek) - 'violet flower'

Historical & Cultural Background

Iona is derived from the Scottish Gaelic name for the small island of Iona, known for its historical significance as a center of early Christianity. In Greek, Iōn refers to a violet flower, symbolizing beauty and nature. The name has been used in various cultures, reflecting both geographical and botanical connections.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Ione
  • Ionae

International Variants

  • Iona (Italian)
  • Iona (Spanish)

Famous people named Iona

Iona Brown — conductor.

Iona Opie — folklorist.

Iona Whishaw — author.

Fictional characters named Iona

Iona — 'The Last Unicorn'.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Iona was first seen in the United States in 2008. Iona has ranked as high as #1395 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Iona has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Iona

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20085
20245