Iona vs Kathlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Iona Rank #2,771
Kathlyn Rank #2,719

Kathlyn is more popular, ranked #2719 vs #2771 for Iona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iona ___

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

Kathlyn ___

  • Kathlyn Marie
  • Kathlyn Grace
  • Kathlyn Anne
  • Kathlyn Elizabeth
  • Kathlyn Rose
  • Kathlyn Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

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Isla Skye Rhona Ailsa Callum

If you choose Kathlyn

Patrick Brigid Colm Siobhan Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iona or Kathlyn more popular?

Kathlyn is more popular, ranked #2719 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Iona and Kathlyn mean?

Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin). Kathlyn means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Iona and Kathlyn boy or girl names?

Iona is primarily a girl name. Kathlyn is primarily a girl name.

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