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Iona

Pronunciation: [ eye-OHN-uh ]

Boy Name #43,279 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Iona is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced eye-OHN-uh.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#43,279
Total SSA Count
5

Also a Girl Name

Iona is also used as a girl name, ranked #2771.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iona

Is Iona a boy or girl name?
Iona is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #43279. As a girl name, it is ranked #2771. Iona is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Iona?
Iona is pronounced eye-OHN-uh.
How popular is the name Iona?
Iona is currently ranked #43279 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Iona a common or rare name?
Iona is an uncommon name, ranked #43279 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Iona

Iona is a boy name .

Is Iona a boy or girl name? Iona is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #43,279 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,771. Iona is more commonly used as a girl name.

Iona is currently ranked #43,279 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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