Iona vs Flora

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 #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

English Scottish Italian Spanish

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Iona Rank #2,771

Flora Rank #647

Flora is more popular, ranked #647 vs #2771 for Iona.

Is Iona or Flora more popular?

Flora is more popular, ranked #647 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Iona and Flora mean?

Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin). Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin).

Are Iona and Flora boy or girl names?

Iona is primarily a girl name. Flora is primarily a girl name.