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Io

Pronunciation: [ EYE-oh ]

Boy Name #43,660 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Io is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EYE-oh.

Parents who love the name Io often also consider Iona, Iola, Ione .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#43,660
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Also a Girl Name

Io is also used as a girl name, ranked #11076.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Io

Is Io a boy or girl name?
Io is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #43660. As a girl name, it is ranked #11076. Io is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Io?
Io is pronounced EYE-oh.
How popular is the name Io?
Io is currently ranked #43660 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Io a common or rare name?
Io is an uncommon name, ranked #43660 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Io

Io is a boy name .

Is Io a boy or girl name? Io is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #43,660 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,076. Io is more commonly used as a girl name.

Io is currently ranked #43,660 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Io include Ioannis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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