Iona vs Mona

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 #2,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble one, little noble"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Arabic Italian Scandinavian American

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Iona Rank #2,771

Mona Rank #2,220

Mona is more popular, ranked #2220 vs #2771 for Iona.

Is Iona or Mona more popular?

Mona is more popular, ranked #2220 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Iona and Mona mean?

Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin). Mona means "noble one, little noble" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Iona and Mona boy or girl names?

Iona is primarily a girl name. Mona is primarily a girl name.