Iona vs Kathy

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 #2,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"innocent"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Iona Rank #2,771

Kathy Rank #2,694

Kathy is more popular, ranked #2694 vs #2771 for Iona.

Is Iona or Kathy more popular?

Kathy is more popular, ranked #2694 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Iona and Kathy mean?

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

Are Iona and Kathy boy or girl names?

Iona is primarily a girl name. Kathy is primarily a girl name.