Io
Pronunciation: [ EYE-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Io is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EYE-oh.
Parents who love the name Io often also consider Abhyuday, Chigozirim, Aharshi .
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Io first appeared in US Social Security records in 2014.
Over 31 babies have been named Io in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Io is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #43,660 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,660
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Girl Name
Io is also used as a girl name, ranked #11076.
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About the Name Io
Io is a boy name .
Is Io a boy or girl name? Io is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #43,660 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,076. Io is more commonly used as a girl name.
Io is currently ranked #43,660 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Io include Ioannis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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