Violet or various mythological associations
In Greek mythology, Ia is often associated with the violet flower, linked to the nymph Io or the daughter of Midas. In a Georgian context, it is a common name directly meaning 'violet'. It also appears in Cornish tradition as the name of a 5th-century saint who founded the town of St Ives.
Less common today
Ia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,395 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
5th-century Irish princess and martyr
Famous Georgian film and theater actress
