Iona is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #293 in 1996 with 127 recorded births. This places Iona in the top 6% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 210 births ranking #199. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 2,331 girls born was named Iona. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Iona is a serene place-inspired name with a soft, spiritual feel. It sounds gentle, elegant, and quietly distinctive.
The name draws much of its appeal from the sacred and historical associations of the Scottish island. Its use as a first name feels both cultured and calm.