Winona vs Iona

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Winona

Girl #738 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"firstborn daughter"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

Native American 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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Winona Rank #738

Iona Rank #2,771

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

Is Winona or Iona more popular?

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

What do Winona and Iona mean?

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

Are Winona and Iona boy or girl names?

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