Iona vs Cora

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 #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish Irish

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Iona Rank #2,771

Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #2771 for Iona.

Is Iona or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Iona and Cora mean?

Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Iona and Cora boy or girl names?

Iona is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.