Iona vs Dora

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 #2,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Spanish Eastern European Hungarian

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Iona Rank #2,771

Dora Rank #2,603

Dora is more popular, ranked #2603 vs #2771 for Iona.

Is Iona or Dora more popular?

Dora is more popular, ranked #2603 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Iona and Dora mean?

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

Are Iona and Dora boy or girl names?

Iona is primarily a girl name. Dora is primarily a girl name.