Iona is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2570 in 2018 with 68 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 76 births ranking #2411. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 580.0%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 25,006 girls born was named Iona. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.