The nameIona
Iona is a girl's name taken from the Scottish island of Iona.
- Girl's name
- Scottish
Meaning
It is the name of an island in the Hebrides, an early centre of Celtic Christianity; it is also linked to the Greek ion, "violet".
Origin
Scottish.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.
Popularity of the name Iona
Iona in France
5400thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1999peak year (60 births)
835babies named Iona in France since 1900
Iona was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 370 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Iona. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 1999. Half of all babies named Iona in France were born before 2003.
Iona in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iona mean?
It is the name of an island in the Hebrides, an early centre of Celtic Christianity; it is also linked to the Greek ion, "violet".
What is the origin of the name Iona?
Scottish.
Is Iona a girl's or a boy's name?
Iona is a girl's name.