Iona vs Winona

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 #738 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"firstborn daughter"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

Native American American

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Iona Rank #2,771

Winona Rank #738

Winona is more popular, ranked #738 vs #2771 for Iona.

Is Iona or Winona more popular?

Winona is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Iona and Winona mean?

Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin). Winona means "firstborn daughter" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Iona and Winona boy or girl names?

Iona is primarily a girl name. Winona is primarily a girl name.