Iona
eye-OH-nah
Popularity
#2777
Letters
4
Syllables
3
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
12,196
Peak Year
#404 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Iona is a Scottish Gaelic name, derived from the island of Iona in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The name is thought to be derived from the Gaelic "Ì Chaluim Chille", meaning "Columba's Isle".
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Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Iona Brown
British violinist and conductor, known for her Baroque interpretations
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