Iona is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #271 in 2006 with 173 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 210 births ranking #199. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 36.2%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 1,730 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.