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Iona
Iona is of Scottish and Irish origin, meaning 'island.' It conveys a sense of peace, serenity, and natural beauty, reflecting the calmness and simplicity of life by the sea.
Key Stats
| Total births | 12,261 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 23%IL — 21%LA — 20%OH — 18%PA — 18%
Notable People
Iona Hardy (British artist) · Iona Whittaker (Scottish writer) · Iona Lee (Australian politician) · Iona Dobbins (Scottish actress) · Iona McDonald (Scottish singer)
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