Mona vs Iona

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mona

Girl #2,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble one, little noble"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Arabic Italian Scandinavian American

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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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Mona Rank #2,220

Iona Rank #2,771

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

Is Mona or Iona more popular?

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

What do Mona and Iona mean?

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

Are Mona and Iona boy or girl names?

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