Gender: Female
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Island or violet, Island, Flower Name, Blessed, Amethyst
Pronunciation: eye-OH-nuh, aɪˈoʊnə, AY OW N AH
Popularity Rank: #18,679
Derived from the name of an island in Scotland known for its religious significance. It could also be related to a Greek word meaning 'violet'.
The name Iona is of Scottish origin and means Island or violet, Island, Flower Name, Blessed, Amethyst, Dove, Scottish Island, Purple Gem, Beach Strand, Violet. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Iona is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, France, and 64 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: eye-OH-nuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): aɪˈoʊnə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AY OW N AH
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Iona is recorded 2,260 times globally, ranking it as the 18,679th most common name worldwide.
Iona is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 1,123 occurrences, making it the 1,058th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Iona is found among 1 in every 488 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #1,058 | 1 : 488 |
| United States of America | #9,217 | 1 : 7,970 |
| France | #5,604 | 1 : 6,037 |
| South Africa | #9,817 | 1 : 20,390 |
| Italy | #10,651 | 1 : 12,067 |
| Spain | #7,703 | 1 : 10,455 |
| Canada | #6,627 | 1 : 7,217 |
| Jamaica | #1,143 | 1 : 1,959 |
| Ireland | #2,528 | 1 : 2,816 |
| Netherlands | #9,913 | 1 : 11,856 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Iona from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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