Iona Name Origin
/ee-OH-nah/-
British (Celtic) 40%
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Scottish (Celtic) 35%
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Welsh (Celtic) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Iona
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Iona originates from the Gaelic island of Iona in Scotland, which is historically significant in Celtic Christianity. It is used as a female given name in English-speaking countries, especially in the UK, and has Celtic roots.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Iona each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).