Island; blessed
Iona is primarily associated with the small, sacred island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The name is likely derived from the Old Norse word for 'island' or the Gaelic 'I', though it was later associated with the Hebrew name Jonah, meaning 'dove'.
About 65 girls were named Iona in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
British violinist and conductor
British folklorist and expert on children's literature
Character in the British drama series Monarch of the Glen · Monarch of the Glen
