Iona vs Una

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

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Popularity Comparison

Iona Rank #2,771
Una Rank #2,965

Iona is more popular, ranked #2771 vs #2965 for Una.

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

Una ___

  • Una Rose
  • Una Mae
  • Una Grace
  • Una Claire
  • Una Violet
  • Una Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Una

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iona or Una more popular?

Iona is more popular, ranked #2771 compared to Una at #2965 in the United States.

What do Iona and Una mean?

Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin). Una means "one, unity" (Latin origin).

Are Iona and Una boy or girl names?

Iona is primarily a girl name. Una is primarily a girl name.

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