Iona vs Aela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iona

Girl #2,771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"island (of Saint Columba)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic place name

Scottish Irish Welsh British Christian

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Girl #2,709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"whirlwind, storm wind"

Origin: Greek

Norse Greek English Scottish

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Iona Rank #2,771

Aela Rank #2,709

Aela is more popular, ranked #2709 vs #2771 for Iona.

Is Iona or Aela more popular?

Aela is more popular, ranked #2709 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Iona and Aela mean?

Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin). Aela means "whirlwind, storm wind" (Greek origin).

Are Iona and Aela boy or girl names?

Iona is primarily a girl name. Aela is primarily a girl name.