Amelia vs Iona

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Iona

Girl #2,771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"island (of Saint Columba)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic place name

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Welsh British Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,771
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Io, Ona

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Iona Rank #2,771

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2771 for Iona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Iona ___

  • Iona Rose
  • Iona May
  • Iona Grace
  • Iona Jean
  • Iona Claire
  • Iona Maeve

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Iona

Isla Skye Rhona Ailsa Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Iona more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Iona mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin).

Are Amelia and Iona boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Iona is primarily a girl name.

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