Violet flower or dove
Iyona is a rare name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of Iona, referring to the Scottish island, or derived from the Greek word for the violet flower. In some contexts, it is linked to the Hebrew name Jonah, meaning dove.
Less common today
Iyona isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,985 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
