Iona is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2615 in 2021 with 66 recorded births. This places Iona in the top 15% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 76 births ranking #2411. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 560.0%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 24,844 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.