Iona vs Iola

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 #17,311 Most Popular

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Iona Rank #2,771

Iola Rank #17,311

Iona is more popular, ranked #2771 vs #17311 for Iola.

Is Iona or Iola more popular?

Iona is more popular, ranked #2771 compared to Iola at #17311 in the United States.

What do Iona and Iola mean?

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

Are Iona and Iola boy or girl names?

Iona is primarily a girl name. Iola is primarily a girl name.